Which to use
“Ablieferung” and “Auslieferung” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #41,621
- “Ablieferung” frequency rank
- #12,238
- “Auslieferung” frequency rank
- 53859
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Ablieferung | Auslieferung |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Übergabe eines Gegenstandes an einen Empfänger | das Ausliefern (eines Menschen, von Waren) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Ablieferung and Auslieferung apart are highlighted. They share 10 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Ablieferung and Auslieferung form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 53859, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Ablieferung is recorded at frequency rank #41,621, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈapliːfəʁʊŋ]. Auslieferung is at rank #12,238, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌliːfəʁʊŋ].
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 53859, this pair ranks #1,041,562 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Ablieferung" and "Auslieferung" be used interchangeably?
Remembering Ablieferung vs Auslieferung
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 “Ablieferung” entry
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