Which to use
“ragte” and “reite” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #46,219
- “ragte” frequency rank
- #37,746
- “reite” frequency rank
- 83965
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ragte | reite |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 1. Person Singular Indikativ Präteritum Aktiv des Verbs ragen | 1. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs reiten |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ragte and reite 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. ragte ([ˈʁaːktə]) and reite ([ˈʁaɪ̯tə]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 83965, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ragte is recorded at frequency rank #46,219, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈʁaːktə]. reite is at rank #37,746, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈʁaɪ̯tə].
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 83965, this pair ranks #131,309 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of ragte vs reite
Shared letters: ert. Private to "ragte": ag. Private to "reite": i.
"ragte" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "reite" · 5 letters · shape CVVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ragte" and "reite" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ragte" or "reite"?
Remembering ragte vs reite
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 “ragte” entry
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