Which to use
“takes” is an adjective and “Tanker” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #30,805
- “takes” frequency rank
- #30,318
- “Tanker” frequency rank
- 61123
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | takes | Tanker |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nominativ Singular Neutrum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs tak | Schiff, das für den Transport flüssiger oder gasförmiger Güter bestimmt ist |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set takes and Tanker apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: takes is [ˈtakəs] while Tanker is [ˈtaŋkɐ]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 61123, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
takes is recorded at frequency rank #30,805, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈtakəs]. Tanker is at rank #30,318, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈtaŋkɐ].
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 61123, this pair ranks #761,433 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of takes vs Tanker
Shared letters: aekt. Private to "takes": s. Private to "Tanker": nr.
"takes" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "Tanker" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "takes" and "Tanker" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "takes" or "Tanker"?
Remembering takes vs Tanker
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “takes”; for a noun, it's “Tanker”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “takes” entry
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