Which to use
“Relikt” and “Relikte” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #32,235
- “Relikt” frequency rank
- #41,420
- “Relikte” frequency rank
- 73655
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Relikt | Relikte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Überbleibsel aus einer vergangenen Zeit | Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Relikt |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Relikt and Relikte 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. Relikt ([ʁeˈlɪkt]) and Relikte ([ʁeˈlɪktə]) 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 extra letter(s) - “Relikt” sits inside “Relikte”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 73655, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Relikt is recorded at frequency rank #32,235, classified as anoun, pronounced [ʁeˈlɪkt]. Relikte is at rank #41,420, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ʁeˈlɪktə].
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 73655, this pair ranks #354,435 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Relikt vs Relikte
Shared letters: eiklrt. Private to "Relikt": -. Private to "Relikte": -.
"Relikt" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCC · "Relikte" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Relikt" and "Relikte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Relikt" or "Relikte"?
Remembering Relikt vs Relikte
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 “Relikt” entry
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