Which to use
“Abgänge” and “Ausgänge” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #34,496
- “Abgänge” frequency rank
- #27,636
- “Ausgänge” frequency rank
- 62132
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Abgänge | Ausgänge |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Abgang | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Ausgang |
Where the eye mixes Abgänge and Ausgänge
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 6 letters in sequence. Abgänge runs 7 letters (VCCVCCV) against Ausgänge's 8 (VVCCVCCV) - the length gap alone is often enough to separate them once you know to check it.
Visual trap between Abgänge and Ausgänge
A purely visual mix-up. Abgänge ([ˈapˌɡɛŋə]) and Ausgänge ([ˈaʊ̯sɡɛŋə]) 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 62132, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Abgänge is recorded at frequency rank #34,496, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈapˌɡɛŋə]. Ausgänge is at rank #27,636, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sɡɛŋə].
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 62132, this pair ranks #724,051 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Abgänge vs Ausgänge
Shared letters: aegnä. Private to "Abgänge": b. Private to "Ausgänge": su.
"Abgänge" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCCV · "Ausgänge" · 8 letters · shape VVCCVCCV
Frequently Asked Questions
Is swapping "Abgänge" for "Ausgänge" ever safe?
Frequency check: "Abgänge" vs "Ausgänge" - which ranks higher?
What to do next
Visual near-miss handled. Browse the word pages or a neighbour when the next look-alike shows up.
- Full dictionary entry for "Abgänge" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "Ausgänge" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #724,051 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "Abgänge" and "Ausgänge" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "Abgänge vs Anhänge". Nearby pair
Confusion rank #724,051 of 2,006,359 scored German pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.