Which to use
“Absatz” and “Absätzen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,226
- “Absatz” frequency rank
- #31,416
- “Absätzen” frequency rank
- 34642
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Absatz | Absätzen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | neben der Beschaffung und der Produktion die dritte grundlegende betriebliche Funktion; umfasst alle betrieblichen Maßnahmen, die der Veräußerung und dem Verkauf der produzierten Güter dienen | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Absatz |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Absatz and Absätzen 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. Absatz ([ˈapˌzat͡s]) and Absätzen ([ˈapˌzɛt͡sn̩]) 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 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 34642, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Absatz is recorded at frequency rank #3,226, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈapˌzat͡s]. Absätzen is at rank #31,416, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈapˌzɛt͡sn̩].
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 34642, this pair ranks #1,658,605 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Absatz vs Absätzen
Shared letters: abstz. Private to "Absatz": -. Private to "Absätzen": enä.
"Absatz" · 6 letters · shape VCCVCC · "Absätzen" · 8 letters · shape VCCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Absatz ← abastz · abbsatz · absattz · absatzz · absazt · abssatz · abstaz · asbatz
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Absatz" and "Absätzen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Absatz" or "Absätzen"?
Remembering Absatz vs Absätzen
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 “Absatz” entry
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