Which to use
“Tränen” is a noun and “trennen” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #3,690
- “Tränen” frequency rank
- #3,779
- “trennen” frequency rank
- 7469
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Tränen | trennen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Träne | Personen oder Sachen auseinanderbringen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Tränen and trennen apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Say them out loud and nothing separates them: Tränen and trennen carry the same recorded pronunciation, [ˈtʁɛːnən]. Grammar is what tells them apart: one is anoun, the other averb, so most sentences will only accept one of them. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 7469, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Tränen is recorded at frequency rank #3,690, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈtʁɛːnən]. trennen is at rank #3,779, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈtʁɛnən].
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 7469, this pair ranks #1,988,048 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Tränen vs trennen
Shared letters: enrt. Private to "Tränen": ä. Private to "trennen": -.
"Tränen" · 6 letters · shape CCVCVC · "trennen" · 7 letters · shape CCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- trennen ← rtennen · ternnen · trenen · trenenn · trennenn · trennne · trnenen · trrennen
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Tränen" and "trennen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Tränen" or "trennen"?
Remembering Tränen vs trennen
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “Tränen”; for a verb, it's “trennen”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Tränen” entry
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