Which to use
“Rundfunk” and “Rundfunks” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #7,386
- “Rundfunk” frequency rank
- #21,752
- “Rundfunks” frequency rank
- 29138
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Rundfunk | Rundfunks |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | technische Übertragung von Informationen über Funkwellen mit der Absicht, eine große Anzahl von Empfängern zu erreichen | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Rundfunk |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Rundfunk and Rundfunks apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Rundfunk ([ˈʁʊntˌfʊŋk]) and Rundfunks ([ˈʁʊntˌfʊŋks]) 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) - “Rundfunk” sits inside “Rundfunks”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 29138, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Rundfunk is recorded at frequency rank #7,386, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈʁʊntˌfʊŋk]. Rundfunks is at rank #21,752, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈʁʊntˌfʊŋks].
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 29138, this pair ranks #1,772,310 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Rundfunk vs Rundfunks
Shared letters: dfknru. Private to "Rundfunk": -. Private to "Rundfunks": s.
"Rundfunk" · 8 letters · shape CVCCCVCC · "Rundfunks" · 9 letters · shape CVCCCVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Rundfunk" and "Rundfunks" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Rundfunk" or "Rundfunks"?
Remembering Rundfunk vs Rundfunks
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 “Rundfunk” entry
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