Which to use
“Ablage” and “Auslage” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #31,916
- “Ablage” frequency rank
- #38,604
- “Auslage” frequency rank
- 70520
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Ablage | Auslage |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ein offenes Behältnis (oder auch dafür bestimmter Ort), das dazu dient, Dinge (meist: Papier) hineinzulegen | die Präsentation feilgebotener Ware, zum Beispiel in Schaufenstern oder auf dem Markt |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Ablage and Auslage apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Ablage ([ˈapˌlaːɡə]) and Auslage ([ˈaʊ̯sˌlaːɡə]) 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 70520, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Ablage is recorded at frequency rank #31,916, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈapˌlaːɡə]. Auslage is at rank #38,604, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌlaːɡə].
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 70520, this pair ranks #443,883 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Ablage vs Auslage
Shared letters: aegl. Private to "Ablage": b. Private to "Auslage": su.
"Ablage" · 6 letters · shape VCCVCV · "Auslage" · 7 letters · shape VVCCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Ablage" and "Auslage" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Ablage" or "Auslage"?
Remembering Ablage vs Auslage
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 “Ablage” entry
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