Which to use
“anfassen” and “anfasst” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #10,037
- “anfassen” frequency rank
- #48,698
- “anfasst” frequency rank
- 58735
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | anfassen | anfasst |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | mit der Hand oder den Fingern absichtlich berühren | 2. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv der Nebensatzkonjugation des Verbs anfassen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set anfassen and anfasst 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. anfassen ([ˈanˌfasn̩]) and anfasst ([ˈanˌfast]) 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 58735, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
anfassen is recorded at frequency rank #10,037, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈanˌfasn̩]. anfasst is at rank #48,698, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈanˌfast].
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 58735, this pair ranks #851,290 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of anfassen vs anfasst
Shared letters: afns. Private to "anfassen": e. Private to "anfasst": t.
"anfassen" · 8 letters · shape VCCVCCVC · "anfasst" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "anfassen" and "anfasst" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "anfassen" or "anfasst"?
Remembering anfassen vs anfasst
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 “anfassen” entry
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