How do I deal with words that look the same but mean different things?

Some German words are written the same way but have different meanings or grammatical roles. This can make search results look confusing at first.

Where to start

• Search the word in Browse.
• Look for the information marker that indicates another entry with the same form exists.
• Open the word detail view.
• Use the tabs at the top to switch between the homonym entries.
• Compare word type, meaning, translations, and examples.

Good to know

Homonym tabs help avoid mixing meanings that belong to different entries. Always check the word type when the translation does not fit your sentence.