Which to use
“sensationell” and “sensationelle” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #20,055
- “sensationell” frequency rank
- #32,766
- “sensationelle” frequency rank
- 52821
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | sensationell | sensationelle |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | unerwartet und so, dass es Aufsehen erregt | Nominativ Singular Femininum Positiv der starken Flexion des Adjektivs sensationell |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set sensationell and sensationelle apart are highlighted. They share 12 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. sensationell ([zɛnzat͡si̯oˈnɛl]) and sensationelle ([zɛnzat͡si̯oˈnɛlə]) 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) - “sensationell” sits inside “sensationelle”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 52821, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
sensationell is recorded at frequency rank #20,055, classified as anadj, pronounced [zɛnzat͡si̯oˈnɛl]. sensationelle is at rank #32,766, tagged as anadj, pronounced [zɛnzat͡si̯oˈnɛlə].
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 52821, this pair ranks #1,082,011 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of sensationell vs sensationelle
Shared letters: aeilnost. Private to "sensationell": -. Private to "sensationelle": -.
"sensationell" · 12 letters · shape CVCCVCVVCVCC · "sensationelle" · 13 letters · shape CVCCVCVVCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- sensationell ← esnsationell · senastionell · sennsationell · sensaitonell · sensatinoell · sensatioenll · sensationel · sensationlel
- sensationelle ← esnsationelle · senastionelle · sennsationelle · sensaitonelle · sensatinoelle · sensatioenlle · sensationele · sensationelel
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "sensationell" and "sensationelle" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "sensationell" or "sensationelle"?
Remembering sensationell vs sensationelle
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 “sensationell” entry
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