Which to use
“Stichen” and “Striche” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #43,512
- “Stichen” frequency rank
- #33,319
- “Striche” frequency rank
- 76831
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Stichen | Striche |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Stich | Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Strich |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Stichen and Striche 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. Stichen ([ˈʃtɪçn̩]) and Striche ([ˈʃtʁɪçə]) 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 5 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 76831, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Stichen is recorded at frequency rank #43,512, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈʃtɪçn̩]. Striche is at rank #33,319, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈʃtʁɪçə].
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 76831, this pair ranks #274,713 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Stichen vs Striche
Shared letters: cehist. Private to "Stichen": n. Private to "Striche": r.
"Stichen" · 7 letters · shape CCVCCVC · "Striche" · 7 letters · shape CCCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Stichen" and "Striche" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Stichen" or "Striche"?
Remembering Stichen vs Striche
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 “Stichen” entry
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