Which to use
“Achtung” is a noun and “achtzig” is a num - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #2,480
- “Achtung” frequency rank
- #34,502
- “achtzig” frequency rank
- 36982
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Achtung | achtzig |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Respekt, Ehrfurcht und/oder Wertschätzung vor jemandem oder etwas | acht mal zehn, die Kardinalzahl zwischen 79 und 81 (siehe auch siebzig und neunzig) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Achtung and achtzig apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: Achtung is [ˈaxtʊŋ] while achtzig is [ˈaxt͡sɪç]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs num), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 36982, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Achtung is recorded at frequency rank #2,480, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈaxtʊŋ]. achtzig is at rank #34,502, tagged as anum, pronounced [ˈaxt͡sɪç].
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 36982, this pair ranks #1,601,794 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Achtung vs achtzig
Shared letters: acght. Private to "Achtung": nu. Private to "achtzig": iz.
"Achtung" · 7 letters · shape VCCCVCC · "achtzig" · 7 letters · shape VCCCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Achtung" and "achtzig" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Achtung" or "achtzig"?
Remembering Achtung vs achtzig
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “Achtung”; for a num, it's “achtzig”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Achtung” entry
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