Which to use
“streiche” and “streifte” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #26,631
- “streiche” frequency rank
- #30,795
- “streifte” frequency rank
- 57426
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | streiche | streifte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 2. Person Singular Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs streichen | 1. Person Singular Indikativ Präteritum Aktiv des Verbs streifen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set streiche and streifte 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. streiche ([ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çə]) and streifte ([ˈʃtʁaɪ̯ftə]) 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 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 57426, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
streiche is recorded at frequency rank #26,631, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çə]. streifte is at rank #30,795, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈʃtʁaɪ̯ftə].
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 57426, this pair ranks #901,860 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of streiche vs streifte
Shared letters: eirst. Private to "streiche": ch. Private to "streifte": f.
"streiche" · 8 letters · shape CCCVVCCV · "streifte" · 8 letters · shape CCCVVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "streiche" and "streifte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "streiche" or "streifte"?
Remembering streiche vs streifte
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 “streiche” entry
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