Which to use
“Abmachung” and “Abmahnung” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #36,769
- “Abmachung” frequency rank
- #19,803
- “Abmahnung” frequency rank
- 56572
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Abmachung | Abmahnung |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | eine mündliche oder schriftliche Vereinbarung, die bindend und wirksam ist | die formale Aufforderung einer Person an eine andere Person, ein bestimmtes Verhalten künftig zu unterlassen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Abmachung and Abmahnung apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Abmachung ([ˈapˌmaxʊŋ]) and Abmahnung ([ˈapˌmaːnʊŋ]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 56572, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Abmachung is recorded at frequency rank #36,769, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈapˌmaxʊŋ]. Abmahnung is at rank #19,803, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈapˌmaːnʊŋ].
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 56572, this pair ranks #935,099 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Abmachung vs Abmahnung
Shared letters: abghmnu. Private to "Abmachung": c. Private to "Abmahnung": -.
"Abmachung" · 9 letters · shape VCCVCCVCC · "Abmahnung" · 9 letters · shape VCCVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Abmachung" and "Abmahnung" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Abmachung" or "Abmahnung"?
Remembering Abmachung vs Abmahnung
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 “Abmachung” entry
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