Which to use
“Strass” and “Strasser” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #31,283
- “Strass” frequency rank
- #25,332
- “Strasser” frequency rank
- 56615
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Strass | Strasser |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Imitation eines Diamanten aus bleihaltigem Glasfluss mit starker Lichtbrechung | eine Haustaubenrasse |
Where the eye mixes Strass and Strasser
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 6 letters in sequence.
Why the eye confuses Strass with Strasser
A purely visual mix-up. Strass ([ʃtʁas]) and Strasser ([ˈʃtʁasɐ]) 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 extra letter(s) - “Strass” sits inside “Strasser”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 56615, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Strass is recorded at frequency rank #31,283, classified as anoun, pronounced [ʃtʁas]. Strasser is at rank #25,332, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈʃtʁasɐ].
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 56615, this pair ranks #933,462 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Strass vs Strasser
Shared letters: arst. Private to "Strass": -. Private to "Strasser": e.
"Strass" · 6 letters · shape CCCVCC · "Strasser" · 8 letters · shape CCCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Strass" and "Strasser" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Strass" or "Strasser"?
What to do next
Visual near-miss handled. Browse the word pages or a neighbour when the next look-alike shows up.
- Full dictionary entry for "Strass" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "Strasser" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #933,462 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "Strass" and "Strasser" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "Strass vs stresst". Nearby pair
- Recorded mistypes exist for at least one side of this pair, useful when a spell-checker or OCR lands on the wrong form. See mistypes
Confusion rank #933,462 of 2,006,359 scored German pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.