Which to use
“Schwimmbad” and “Schwimmbäder” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,806
- “Schwimmbad” frequency rank
- #43,481
- “Schwimmbäder” frequency rank
- 53287
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Schwimmbad | Schwimmbäder |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | öffentliche Anlage, deren Schwimmbecken mit Wasser gefüllt wird und zum Baden/Schwimmen zur Verfügung steht | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Schwimmbad |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Schwimmbad and Schwimmbäder apart are highlighted. They share 9 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Schwimmbad ([ˈʃvɪmˌbaːt]) and Schwimmbäder ([ˈʃvɪmˌbɛːdɐ]) 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 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 53287, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Schwimmbad is recorded at frequency rank #9,806, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈʃvɪmˌbaːt]. Schwimmbäder is at rank #43,481, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈʃvɪmˌbɛːdɐ].
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 53287, this pair ranks #1,063,901 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Schwimmbad vs Schwimmbäder
Shared letters: bcdhimsw. Private to "Schwimmbad": a. Private to "Schwimmbäder": erä.
"Schwimmbad" · 10 letters · shape CCCCVCCCVC · "Schwimmbäder" · 12 letters · shape CCCCVCCCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Schwimmbad ← cshwimmbad · scchwimmbad · schhwimmbad · schiwmmbad · schwimbad · schwimbmad · schwimmabd · schwimmbadd
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Schwimmbad" and "Schwimmbäder" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Schwimmbad" or "Schwimmbäder"?
Remembering Schwimmbad vs Schwimmbäder
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 “Schwimmbad” entry
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