Which to use
“reichen” and “reisten” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #1,568
- “reichen” frequency rank
- #21,745
- “reisten” frequency rank
- 23313
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | reichen | reisten |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | jemandem etwas geben | 1. Person Plural Indikativ Präteritum Aktiv des Verbs reisen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set reichen and reisten apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. reichen ([ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩]) and reisten ([ˈʁaɪ̯stn̩]) 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 23313, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
reichen is recorded at frequency rank #1,568, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈʁaɪ̯çn̩]. reisten is at rank #21,745, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈʁaɪ̯stn̩].
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 23313, this pair ranks #1,862,900 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of reichen vs reisten
Shared letters: einr. Private to "reichen": ch. Private to "reisten": st.
"reichen" · 7 letters · shape CVVCCVC · "reisten" · 7 letters · shape CVVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "reichen" and "reisten" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "reichen" or "reisten"?
Remembering reichen vs reisten
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 “reichen” entry
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