Which to use
“Tochtergesellschaft” and “Tochtergesellschaften” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #24,955
- “Tochtergesellschaft” frequency rank
- #33,854
- “Tochtergesellschaften” frequency rank
- 58809
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Tochtergesellschaft | Tochtergesellschaften |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | rechtlich eigenständiges, aber wirtschaftlich unselbstständiges Unternehmen, das von der Hauptgesellschaft (kurz auch: Muttergesellschaft) geführt wird | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Tochtergesellschaft |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Tochtergesellschaft and Tochtergesellschaften apart are highlighted. They share 19 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Tochtergesellschaft ([ˈtɔxtɐɡəˌzɛlʃaft]) and Tochtergesellschaften ([ˈtɔxtɐɡəˌzɛlʃaftn̩]) 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 2 extra letter(s) - “Tochtergesellschaft” sits inside “Tochtergesellschaften”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 58809, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Tochtergesellschaft is recorded at frequency rank #24,955, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈtɔxtɐɡəˌzɛlʃaft]. Tochtergesellschaften is at rank #33,854, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈtɔxtɐɡəˌzɛlʃaftn̩].
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 58809, this pair ranks #848,509 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Tochtergesellschaft vs Tochtergesellschaften
Shared letters: acefghlorst. Private to "Tochtergesellschaft": -. Private to "Tochtergesellschaften": n.
"Tochtergesellschaft" · 19 letters · shape CVCCCVCCVCVCCCCCVCC · "Tochtergesellschaften" · 21 letters · shape CVCCCVCCVCVCCCCCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Tochtergesellschaft ← otchtergesellschaft · tcohtergesellschaft · tocchtergesellschaft · tochetrgesellschaft · tochhtergesellschaft · tochtegresellschaft · tochteregsellschaft · tochtergeesllschaft
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Tochtergesellschaft" and "Tochtergesellschaften" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Tochtergesellschaft" or "Tochtergesellschaften"?
Remembering Tochtergesellschaft vs Tochtergesellschaften
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 “Tochtergesellschaft” entry
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