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Originally Posted by jokergirl
Yes, there is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homophone
It's one of my big pet peeves.
Interestingly enough, I see this error a lot more in native speakers than in people who had to learn the language (my native language is also German). |
Hmm...that is not exactly what I am aming at. It is clear that the words sound the same (so they are homophone), but why do I type the wrong word despite the fact that I know the correct one and very often immediately recognise that. I mean, it happens while I make up the sentences, not wehn typing what some one else is saying.
And why does it happen when typing, not when using hand writing?
Andre