Which to use
“Perücke” and “Perücken” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #20,022
- “Perücke” frequency rank
- #40,133
- “Perücken” frequency rank
- 60155
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Perücke | Perücken |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ein Haarersatz; eine handwerklich angefertigte Nachahmung natürlich gewachsener Haare, des Haarschopfes; eine künstliche Kopfbedeckung; eine Zweitfrisur, die das Naturhaar ersetzen oder ergänzen sollen | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Perücke |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Perücke and Perücken 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. Perücke ([peˈʁʏkə]) and Perücken ([peˈʁʏkn̩]) 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) - “Perücke” sits inside “Perücken”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 60155, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Perücke is recorded at frequency rank #20,022, classified as anoun, pronounced [peˈʁʏkə]. Perücken is at rank #40,133, tagged as anoun, pronounced [peˈʁʏkn̩].
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 60155, this pair ranks #797,446 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Perücke vs Perücken
Shared letters: cekprü. Private to "Perücke": -. Private to "Perücken": n.
"Perücke" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV · "Perücken" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Perücke" and "Perücken" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Perücke" or "Perücken"?
Remembering Perücke vs Perücken
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 “Perücke” entry
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