Which to use
“tollem” and “toller” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #44,973
- “tollem” frequency rank
- #4,234
- “toller” frequency rank
- 49207
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | tollem | toller |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Dativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs toll | Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs toll |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set tollem and toller 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. tollem ([ˈtɔləm]) and toller ([ˈtɔlɐ]) 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 a single letter - m in “tollem” becomes r in “toller”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 49207, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
tollem is recorded at frequency rank #44,973, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈtɔləm]. toller is at rank #4,234, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈtɔlɐ].
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 49207, this pair ranks #1,220,103 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of tollem vs toller
Shared letters: elot. Private to "tollem": m. Private to "toller": r.
"tollem" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "toller" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "tollem" and "toller" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "tollem" or "toller"?
Remembering tollem vs toller
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 “tollem” entry
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