Which to use
“Pfund” and “Pfunde” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #5,016
- “Pfund” frequency rank
- #46,202
- “Pfunde” frequency rank
- 51218
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Pfund | Pfunde |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Maßeinheit der Masse für zirka beziehungsweise genau 500 Gramm | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Pfund |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Pfund and Pfunde apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Pfund ([p͡fʊnt]) and Pfunde ([ˈp͡fʊndə]) 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) - “Pfund” sits inside “Pfunde”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 51218, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Pfund is recorded at frequency rank #5,016, classified as anoun, pronounced [p͡fʊnt]. Pfunde is at rank #46,202, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈp͡fʊndə].
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 51218, this pair ranks #1,143,976 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Pfund vs Pfunde
Shared letters: dfnpu. Private to "Pfund": -. Private to "Pfunde": e.
"Pfund" · 5 letters · shape CCVCC · "Pfunde" · 6 letters · shape CCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Pfund" and "Pfunde" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Pfund" or "Pfunde"?
Remembering Pfund vs Pfunde
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 “Pfund” entry
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