Which to use
“Absatz” and “Absatzes” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,226
- “Absatz” frequency rank
- #32,895
- “Absatzes” frequency rank
- 36121
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Absatz | Absatzes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Absatz |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Absatz and Absatzes apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Absatz ([ˈapˌzat͡s]) and Absatzes ([ˈapˌzat͡səs]) 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 extra letter(s) - “Absatz” sits inside “Absatzes”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 36121, 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]. Absatzes is at rank #32,895, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈapˌzat͡səs].
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 36121, this pair ranks #1,623,423 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Absatz vs Absatzes
Shared letters: abstz. Private to "Absatz": -. Private to "Absatzes": e.
"Absatz" · 6 letters · shape VCCVCC · "Absatzes" · 8 letters · shape VCCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Absatz" and "Absatzes" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Absatz" or "Absatzes"?
Remembering Absatz vs Absatzes
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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