Which to use
“tilo” is a num and “Tölz” is a name - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #31,822
- “tilo” frequency rank
- #23,337
- “Tölz” frequency rank
- 55159
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | tilo | Tölz |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Kardinalzahl zwischen null und zwei; eins | Bad Tölz; eine Stadt in Bayern, Deutschland |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set tilo and Tölz apart are highlighted. They share 2 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: tilo is [tìló] while Tölz is [ˈtœlt͡s]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (num vs name), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 55159, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
tilo is recorded at frequency rank #31,822, classified as anum, pronounced [tìló]. Tölz is at rank #23,337, tagged as aname, pronounced [ˈtœlt͡s].
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 55159, this pair ranks #990,497 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of tilo vs Tölz
Shared letters: lt. Private to "tilo": io. Private to "Tölz": zö.
"tilo" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "Tölz" · 4 letters · shape CVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- tilo ← itlo · tillo · tiol · tlio · ttilo
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "tilo" and "Tölz" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "tilo" or "Tölz"?
Remembering tilo vs Tölz
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a num, it's “tilo”; for a name, it's “Tölz”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “tilo” entry
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