Which to use
“abgelöst” and “ausgelöst” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #10,407
- “abgelöst” frequency rank
- #4,491
- “ausgelöst” frequency rank
- 14898
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | abgelöst | ausgelöst |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs ablösen | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs auslösen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set abgelöst and ausgelöst apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. abgelöst ([ˈapɡəˌløːst]) and ausgelöst ([ˈaʊ̯sɡəˌløːst]) 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 14898, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
abgelöst is recorded at frequency rank #10,407, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈapɡəˌløːst]. ausgelöst is at rank #4,491, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sɡəˌløːst].
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 14898, this pair ranks #1,947,926 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of abgelöst vs ausgelöst
Shared letters: aeglstö. Private to "abgelöst": b. Private to "ausgelöst": u.
"abgelöst" · 8 letters · shape VCCVCVCC · "ausgelöst" · 9 letters · shape VVCCVCVCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "abgelöst" and "ausgelöst" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "abgelöst" or "ausgelöst"?
Remembering abgelöst vs ausgelöst
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 “abgelöst” entry
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