Which to use
“währt” and “wärmt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #30,876
- “währt” frequency rank
- #31,892
- “wärmt” frequency rank
- 62768
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | währt | wärmt |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 3. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs währen | 2. Person Plural Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs wärmen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set währt and wärmt apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. währt ([vɛːɐ̯t]) and wärmt ([vɛʁmt]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 62768, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
währt is recorded at frequency rank #30,876, classified as averb, pronounced [vɛːɐ̯t]. wärmt is at rank #31,892, tagged as averb, pronounced [vɛʁmt].
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 62768, this pair ranks #700,984 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of währt vs wärmt
Shared letters: rtwä. Private to "währt": h. Private to "wärmt": m.
"währt" · 5 letters · shape CVCCC · "wärmt" · 5 letters · shape CVCCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "währt" and "wärmt" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "währt" or "wärmt"?
Remembering währt vs wärmt
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 “währt” entry
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