Which to use
“weben” and “weilen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #38,516
- “weben” frequency rank
- #47,125
- “weilen” frequency rank
- 85641
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | weben | weilen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | durch wechselweises Kreuzen von Längsfäden und Querfäden ein Tuch oder Stoff herstellen | sich an einem Ort aufhalten, an einem Ort bleiben |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set weben and weilen 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. weben ([ˈveːbn̩]) and weilen ([ˈvaɪ̯lən]) 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 85641, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
weben is recorded at frequency rank #38,516, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈveːbn̩]. weilen is at rank #47,125, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈvaɪ̯lən].
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 85641, this pair ranks #105,261 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of weben vs weilen
Shared letters: enw. Private to "weben": b. Private to "weilen": il.
"weben" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "weilen" · 6 letters · shape CVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "weben" and "weilen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "weben" or "weilen"?
Remembering weben vs weilen
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 “weben” entry
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