Which to use
“Schauder” and “Schaufel” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #46,956
- “Schauder” frequency rank
- #25,749
- “Schaufel” frequency rank
- 72705
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Schauder | Schaufel |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | plötzliches Gespür von Kälte | Handwerkzeug mit einem flachen, gebogenen Blatt und einem Stiel, um Erde, Kies, Sand, oder Material ähnlicher Konsistenz aufnehmen zu können |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Schauder and Schaufel 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. Schauder ([ˈʃaʊ̯dɐ]) and Schaufel ([ˈʃaʊ̯fl̩]) 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 72705, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Schauder is recorded at frequency rank #46,956, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈʃaʊ̯dɐ]. Schaufel is at rank #25,749, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈʃaʊ̯fl̩].
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 72705, this pair ranks #380,737 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Schauder vs Schaufel
Shared letters: acehsu. Private to "Schauder": dr. Private to "Schaufel": fl.
"Schauder" · 8 letters · shape CCCVVCVC · "Schaufel" · 8 letters · shape CCCVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Schauder" and "Schaufel" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Schauder" or "Schaufel"?
Remembering Schauder vs Schaufel
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 “Schauder” entry
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