Which to use
“Teller” and “Tellern” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #6,013
- “Teller” frequency rank
- #44,271
- “Tellern” frequency rank
- 50284
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Teller | Tellern |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | runder, meist flacher Teil des Essgeschirrs, auf dem die Speisen vor dem Verzehr angerichtet werden | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Teller |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Teller and Tellern 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. Teller ([ˈtɛlɐ]) and Tellern ([ˈtɛlɐn]) 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 extra letter(s) - “Teller” sits inside “Tellern”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 50284, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Teller is recorded at frequency rank #6,013, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈtɛlɐ]. Tellern is at rank #44,271, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈtɛlɐn].
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 50284, this pair ranks #1,179,509 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Teller vs Tellern
Shared letters: elrt. Private to "Teller": -. Private to "Tellern": n.
"Teller" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "Tellern" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Teller" and "Tellern" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Teller" or "Tellern"?
Remembering Teller vs Tellern
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 “Teller” entry
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