Which to use
“Raserei” and “Rasierer” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #38,963
- “Raserei” frequency rank
- #36,573
- “Rasierer” frequency rank
- 75536
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Raserei | Rasierer |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | wildes Verhalten ohne Selbstkontrolle | Werkzeug oder elektronisches Gerät zum Entfernen von Haaren |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Raserei and Rasierer apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Raserei ([ˌʁaːzəˈʁaɪ̯]) and Rasierer ([ʁaˈziːʁɐ]) 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 75536, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Raserei is recorded at frequency rank #38,963, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˌʁaːzəˈʁaɪ̯]. Rasierer is at rank #36,573, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ʁaˈziːʁɐ].
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 75536, this pair ranks #305,606 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Raserei vs Rasierer
Shared letters: aeirs. Private to "Raserei": -. Private to "Rasierer": -.
"Raserei" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVV · "Rasierer" · 8 letters · shape CVCVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Raserei" and "Rasierer" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Raserei" or "Rasierer"?
Remembering Raserei vs Rasierer
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 “Raserei” entry
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