Which to use
“Raute” and “Reuter” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #32,734
- “Raute” frequency rank
- #15,193
- “Reuter” frequency rank
- 47927
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Raute | Reuter |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Viereck mit vier gleichlangen Seiten | Holzgerüst zum Trocknen des Heus |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Raute and Reuter apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Raute ([ˈʁaʊ̯tə]) and Reuter ([ˈʁɔɪ̯tɐ]) 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 47927, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Raute is recorded at frequency rank #32,734, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈʁaʊ̯tə]. Reuter is at rank #15,193, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈʁɔɪ̯tɐ].
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 47927, this pair ranks #1,267,025 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Raute vs Reuter
Shared letters: ertu. Private to "Raute": a. Private to "Reuter": -.
"Raute" · 5 letters · shape CVVCV · "Reuter" · 6 letters · shape CVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Raute" and "Reuter" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Raute" or "Reuter"?
Remembering Raute vs Reuter
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 “Raute” entry
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