Which to use
“Recke” and “Rocks” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #41,415
- “Recke” frequency rank
- #31,758
- “Rocks” frequency rank
- 73173
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Recke | Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ungeschlachter, riesenhafter Krieger, Held aus Sagen | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Rock |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Recke and Rocks 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. Recke ([ˈʁɛkə]) and Rocks ([ʁɔks]) 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 73173, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Recke is recorded at frequency rank #41,415, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈʁɛkə]. Rocks is at rank #31,758, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ʁɔks].
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 73173, this pair ranks #367,729 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Recke vs Rocks
Shared letters: ckr. Private to "Recke": e. Private to "Rocks": os.
"Recke" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "Rocks" · 5 letters · shape CVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Recke" and "Rocks" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Recke" or "Rocks"?
Remembering Recke vs Rocks
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 “Recke” entry
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