Which to use
“Vers” and “vis” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #11,562
- “Vers” frequency rank
- #23,775
- “vis” frequency rank
- 35337
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Vers | vis |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | metrisch-rhythmisch geformte Zeile eines Gedichts | Schraube |
Where the eye mixes Vers and vis
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 2 letters in sequence.
Visual trap between Vers and vis
A purely visual mix-up. Vers ([fɛʁs]) and vis ([vis]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 35337, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Vers is recorded at frequency rank #11,562, classified as anoun, pronounced [fɛʁs]. vis is at rank #23,775, tagged as anoun, pronounced [vis].
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 35337, this pair ranks #1,642,402 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Vers vs vis
Shared letters: sv. Private to "Vers": er. Private to "vis": i.
"Vers" · 4 letters · shape CVCC · "vis" · 3 letters · shape CVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Vers ← evrs · verrs · verss · vesr · vres · vvers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is swapping "Vers" for "vis" ever safe?
Which is more common, "Vers" or "vis"?
Useful next steps
Visual near-miss handled. Browse the word pages or a neighbour when the next look-alike shows up.
- Full dictionary entry for "Vers" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "vis" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #1,642,402 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "Vers" and "vis" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "vis vs voip". Nearby pair
- Recorded mistypes exist for at least one side of this pair, useful when a spell-checker or OCR lands on the wrong form. See mistypes
Confusion rank #1,642,402 of 2,006,359 scored German pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.