Which to use
“Rüge” and “Ruine” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #35,428
- “Rüge” frequency rank
- #16,535
- “Ruine” frequency rank
- 51963
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Rüge | Ruine |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Ermahnung ohne negative Konsequenzen durch eine vorgesetzte Person oder Institution | teilweise eingestürztes, verfallenes oder zerstörtes Bauwerk |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Rüge and Ruine apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Rüge ([ˈʁyːɡə]) and Ruine ([ʁuˈiːnə]) 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 51963, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Rüge is recorded at frequency rank #35,428, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈʁyːɡə]. Ruine is at rank #16,535, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ʁuˈiːnə].
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 51963, this pair ranks #1,115,236 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Rüge vs Ruine
Shared letters: er. Private to "Rüge": gü. Private to "Ruine": inu.
"Rüge" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "Ruine" · 5 letters · shape CVVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Ruine ← riune · rruine · ruien · runie · urine
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Rüge" and "Ruine" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Rüge" or "Ruine"?
Remembering Rüge vs Ruine
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 “Rüge” entry
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