# deck vs der

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### deck
*noun · IPA /ˈdɛk/ · frequency rank #3,552*
Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop.

### der
*intj · IPA /dɜː/ · frequency rank #5,491*
Disdainful indication that something is obvious.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/deck-vs-der