Which to use
“tagte” is a verb and “Takte” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #33,331
- “tagte” frequency rank
- #32,303
- “Takte” frequency rank
- 65634
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | tagte | Takte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 1. Person Singular Indikativ Präteritum Aktiv des Verbs tagen | Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Takt |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set tagte and Takte apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Say them out loud and nothing separates them: tagte and Takte carry the same recorded pronunciation, [ˈtaːktə]. Grammar is what tells them apart: one is averb, the other anoun, so most sentences will only accept one of them. They differ by a single letter - g in “tagte” becomes k in “Takte”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 65634, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
tagte is recorded at frequency rank #33,331, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈtaːktə]. Takte is at rank #32,303, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈtaktə].
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 65634, this pair ranks #600,146 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of tagte vs Takte
Shared letters: aet. Private to "tagte": g. Private to "Takte": k.
"tagte" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "Takte" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "tagte" and "Takte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "tagte" or "Takte"?
Remembering tagte vs Takte
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “tagte”; for a noun, it's “Takte”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “tagte” entry
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