Which to use
“Teiche” and “Tische” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #33,338
- “Teiche” frequency rank
- #9,281
- “Tische” frequency rank
- 42619
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Teiche | Tische |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Teich | Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Tisch |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Teiche and Tische apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Teiche ([ˈtaɪ̯çə]) and Tische ([ˈtɪʃə]) 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 42619, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Teiche is recorded at frequency rank #33,338, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈtaɪ̯çə]. Tische is at rank #9,281, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈtɪʃə].
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 42619, this pair ranks #1,443,767 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Teiche vs Tische
Shared letters: cehit. Private to "Teiche": -. Private to "Tische": s.
"Teiche" · 6 letters · shape CVVCCV · "Tische" · 6 letters · shape CVCCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Teiche" and "Tische" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Teiche" or "Tische"?
Remembering Teiche vs Tische
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 “Teiche” entry
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