Which to use
“Priester” and “Priesters” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,678
- “Priester” frequency rank
- #37,732
- “Priesters” frequency rank
- 41410
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Priester | Priesters |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Mittler zwischen dem menschlichen und göttlichen Bereich, zum Beispiel durch Opfer | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Priester |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Priester and Priesters apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Priester ([ˈpʁiːstɐ]) and Priesters ([ˈpʁiːstɐs]) 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) - “Priester” sits inside “Priesters”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 41410, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Priester is recorded at frequency rank #3,678, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈpʁiːstɐ]. Priesters is at rank #37,732, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈpʁiːstɐs].
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 41410, this pair ranks #1,480,287 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Priester vs Priesters
Shared letters: eiprst. Private to "Priester": -. Private to "Priesters": -.
"Priester" · 8 letters · shape CCVVCCVC · "Priesters" · 9 letters · shape CCVVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Priester" and "Priesters" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Priester" or "Priesters"?
Remembering Priester vs Priesters
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 “Priester” entry
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