Which to use
“Tarifvertrag” and “Tarifverträge” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #21,082
- “Tarifvertrag” frequency rank
- #36,057
- “Tarifverträge” frequency rank
- 57139
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Tarifvertrag | Tarifverträge |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | in Deutschland zwischen Arbeitgeber und Gewerkschaft geschlossener Vertrag, in dem unter anderen die Löhne, die Arbeitszeiten, die Urlaubsansprüche und die Arbeitsbedingungen festgeschrieben sind | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Tarifvertrag |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Tarifvertrag and Tarifverträge apart are highlighted. They share 11 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Tarifvertrag ([taˈʁiːffɛɐ̯ˌtʁaːk]) and Tarifverträge ([taˈʁiːffɛɐ̯ˌtʁɛːɡə]) 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 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 57139, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Tarifvertrag is recorded at frequency rank #21,082, classified as anoun, pronounced [taˈʁiːffɛɐ̯ˌtʁaːk]. Tarifverträge is at rank #36,057, tagged as anoun, pronounced [taˈʁiːffɛɐ̯ˌtʁɛːɡə].
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 57139, this pair ranks #912,968 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Tarifvertrag vs Tarifverträge
Shared letters: aefgirtv. Private to "Tarifvertrag": -. Private to "Tarifverträge": ä.
"Tarifvertrag" · 12 letters · shape CVCVCCVCCCVC · "Tarifverträge" · 13 letters · shape CVCVCCVCCCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Tarifvertrag ← atrifvertrag · tairfvertrag · tarfivertrag · tarifevrtrag · tariffvertrag · tarifverrtag · tarifverrtrag · tarifvertarg
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Tarifvertrag" and "Tarifverträge" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering Tarifvertrag vs Tarifverträge
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 “Tarifvertrag” entry
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