Which to use
“anfällig” and “auffällig” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #16,901
- “anfällig” frequency rank
- #6,151
- “auffällig” frequency rank
- 23052
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | anfällig | auffällig |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | so, dass eine Person oder eine Sache leicht durch etwas beeinflusst oder auch verlockt werden kann | die Aufmerksamkeit auf sich ziehend; Interesse erweckend |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set anfällig and auffällig apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. anfällig ([ˈanfɛlɪç]) and auffällig ([ˈaʊ̯fˌfɛlɪç]) 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 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 23052, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
anfällig is recorded at frequency rank #16,901, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈanfɛlɪç]. auffällig is at rank #6,151, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯fˌfɛlɪç].
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 23052, this pair ranks #1,866,375 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of anfällig vs auffällig
Shared letters: afgilä. Private to "anfällig": n. Private to "auffällig": u.
"anfällig" · 8 letters · shape VCCVCCVC · "auffällig" · 9 letters · shape VVCCVCCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "anfällig" and "auffällig" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "anfällig" or "auffällig"?
Remembering anfällig vs auffällig
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 “anfällig” entry
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