Which to use
“Schilde” and “Scholle” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #23,693
- “Schilde” frequency rank
- #41,452
- “Scholle” frequency rank
- 65145
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Schilde | Scholle |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Schild | in allen Meeren verbreiteter, oft als Speisefisch genutzter Plattfisch mit stark abgeplattetem ovalem Körper, der an der Oberseite olivgrün bis dunkelbraun gefleckt und an der Unterseite weiß ist |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Schilde and Scholle apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Schilde ([ˈʃɪldə]) and Scholle ([ˈʃɔlə]) 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 65145, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Schilde is recorded at frequency rank #23,693, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈʃɪldə]. Scholle is at rank #41,452, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈʃɔlə].
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 65145, this pair ranks #617,010 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Schilde vs Scholle
Shared letters: cehls. Private to "Schilde": di. Private to "Scholle": o.
"Schilde" · 7 letters · shape CCCVCCV · "Scholle" · 7 letters · shape CCCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Schilde" and "Scholle" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Schilde" or "Scholle"?
Remembering Schilde vs Scholle
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 “Schilde” entry
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