Which to use
“sämtlich” and “staatlich” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #41,487
- “sämtlich” frequency rank
- #7,533
- “staatlich” frequency rank
- 49020
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | sämtlich | staatlich |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | drückt aus, dass alle von einer bestimmten Gruppe gemeint sind | den Staat betreffend, auf den Staat bezogen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set sämtlich and staatlich 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. sämtlich ([ˈzɛmtlɪç]) and staatlich ([ˈʃtaːtlɪç]) 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 49020, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
sämtlich is recorded at frequency rank #41,487, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈzɛmtlɪç]. staatlich is at rank #7,533, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈʃtaːtlɪç].
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 49020, this pair ranks #1,227,023 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of sämtlich vs staatlich
Shared letters: chilst. Private to "sämtlich": mä. Private to "staatlich": a.
"sämtlich" · 8 letters · shape CVCCCVCC · "staatlich" · 9 letters · shape CCVVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- staatlich ← satatlich · sstaatlich · staaltich · staatilch · staatlcih · staatlicch · staatlichh · staatlihc
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "sämtlich" and "staatlich" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "sämtlich" or "staatlich"?
Remembering sämtlich vs staatlich
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 “sämtlich” entry
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