Which to use
“akut” is an adjective and “Akute” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #15,288
- “akut” frequency rank
- #14,488
- “Akute” frequency rank
- 29776
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | akut | Akute |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | in diesem Moment (sehr) wichtig | Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Akut |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set akut and Akute apart are highlighted. They share 4 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: akut is [aˈkuːt] while Akute is [aˈkuːtə]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “akut” sits inside “Akute”, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 29776, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
akut is recorded at frequency rank #15,288, classified as anadj, pronounced [aˈkuːt]. Akute is at rank #14,488, tagged as anoun, pronounced [aˈkuːtə].
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 29776, this pair ranks #1,760,527 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of akut vs Akute
Shared letters: aktu. Private to "akut": -. Private to "Akute": e.
"akut" · 4 letters · shape VCVC · "Akute" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "akut" and "Akute" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "akut" or "Akute"?
Remembering akut vs Akute
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “akut”; for a noun, it's “Akute”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “akut” entry
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