Which to use
“Raben” and “Rade” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #22,853
- “Raben” frequency rank
- #43,432
- “Rade” frequency rank
- 66285
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Raben | Rade |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Rabe | wilde Ackerpflanze |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Raben and Rade apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Raben ([ˈʁaːbm̩]) and Rade ([ˈʁaːdə]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 66285, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Raben is recorded at frequency rank #22,853, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈʁaːbm̩]. Rade is at rank #43,432, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈʁaːdə].
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 66285, this pair ranks #578,389 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Raben vs Rade
Shared letters: aer. Private to "Raben": bn. Private to "Rade": d.
"Raben" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "Rade" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Raben" and "Rade" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Raben" or "Rade"?
Remembering Raben vs Rade
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 “Raben” entry
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