Which to use
“patron” and “Patrone” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #26,997
- “patron” frequency rank
- #27,442
- “Patrone” frequency rank
- 54439
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | patron | Patrone |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Akkusativ Singular des Substantivs patro | zylindrische Metallhülse, die als Munition für Feuerwaffen die Treibladung und das Geschoss enthält |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set patron and Patrone apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. patron ([ˈpatron]) and Patrone ([ˌpaˈtʁoːnə]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “patron” sits inside “Patrone”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 54439, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
patron is recorded at frequency rank #26,997, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈpatron]. Patrone is at rank #27,442, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˌpaˈtʁoːnə].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 54439, this pair ranks #1,018,851 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of patron vs Patrone
Shared letters: anoprt. Private to "patron": -. Private to "Patrone": e.
"patron" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "Patrone" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "patron" and "Patrone" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "patron" or "Patrone"?
Remembering patron vs Patrone
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “patron” entry
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