Which to use
“Statisten” and “Statistiken” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #39,043
- “Statisten” frequency rank
- #6,858
- “Statistiken” frequency rank
- 45901
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Statisten | Statistiken |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Statist | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Statistik |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Statisten and Statistiken 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. Statisten ([ʃtaˈtɪstn̩]) and Statistiken ([ʃtaˈtɪstɪkn̩]) 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 45901, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Statisten is recorded at frequency rank #39,043, classified as anoun, pronounced [ʃtaˈtɪstn̩]. Statistiken is at rank #6,858, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ʃtaˈtɪstɪkn̩].
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 45901, this pair ranks #1,337,287 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Statisten vs Statistiken
Shared letters: aeinst. Private to "Statisten": -. Private to "Statistiken": k.
"Statisten" · 9 letters · shape CCVCVCCVC · "Statistiken" · 11 letters · shape CCVCVCCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Statisten ← sattisten · sstatisten · staitsten · statisetn · statissten · statistenn · statistne · statistten
- Statistiken ← sattistiken · sstatistiken · staitstiken · statisitken · statisstiken · statistiekn · statistikenn · statistikken
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Statisten" and "Statistiken" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Statisten" or "Statistiken"?
Remembering Statisten vs Statistiken
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 “Statisten” entry
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