Which to use
“Patrone” and “Patronen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #27,442
- “Patrone” frequency rank
- #21,017
- “Patronen” frequency rank
- 48459
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Patrone | Patronen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | zylindrische Metallhülse, die als Munition für Feuerwaffen die Treibladung und das Geschoss enthält | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Patron |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Patrone and Patronen apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Patrone ([ˌpaˈtʁoːnə]) and Patronen ([ˌpaˈtʁoːnən]) 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) - “Patrone” sits inside “Patronen”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 48459, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Patrone is recorded at frequency rank #27,442, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˌpaˈtʁoːnə]. Patronen is at rank #21,017, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˌpaˈtʁoːnən].
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 48459, this pair ranks #1,247,830 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Patrone vs Patronen
Shared letters: aenoprt. Private to "Patrone": -. Private to "Patronen": -.
"Patrone" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV · "Patronen" · 8 letters · shape CVCCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Patrone" and "Patronen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Patrone" or "Patronen"?
Remembering Patrone vs Patronen
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 “Patrone” entry
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