Which to use
“Reeder” and “Reederei” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #44,168
- “Reeder” frequency rank
- #26,587
- “Reederei” frequency rank
- 70755
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Reeder | Reederei |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Transportunternehmer (Personen, Güter) zur See mit eigenen Schiffen | Wirtschaftsunternehmen, das mit Schiffen, die ihm selbst gehören, Personen oder Güter transportiert |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Reeder and Reederei 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. Reeder ([ˈʁeːdɐ]) and Reederei ([ʁeːdəˈʁaɪ̯]) 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 2 extra letter(s) - “Reeder” sits inside “Reederei”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 70755, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Reeder is recorded at frequency rank #44,168, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈʁeːdɐ]. Reederei is at rank #26,587, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ʁeːdəˈʁaɪ̯].
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 70755, this pair ranks #436,770 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Reeder vs Reederei
Shared letters: der. Private to "Reeder": -. Private to "Reederei": i.
"Reeder" · 6 letters · shape CVVCVC · "Reederei" · 8 letters · shape CVVCVCVV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Reeder" and "Reederei" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Reeder" or "Reederei"?
Remembering Reeder vs Reederei
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 “Reeder” entry
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