angerufenvsausgerufenWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“angerufen” and “ausgerufen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#5,795
“angerufen” frequency rank
#16,915
“ausgerufen” frequency rank
22710
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature angerufen ausgerufen
Definition Partizip Perfekt des Verbs anrufen Partizip Perfekt des Verbs ausrufen

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set angerufen and ausgerufen apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

9 ch
angerufen
10 ch
ausgerufen

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

angerufen and ausgerufen form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 22710, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

angerufen is recorded at frequency rank #5,795, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈanɡəˌʁuːfn̩]. ausgerufen is at rank #16,915, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sɡəˌʁuːfn̩].

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 22710, this pair ranks #1,870,731 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.

Frequency comparison

angerufen#5,795
ausgerufen#16,915

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "angerufen" and "ausgerufen" be used interchangeably?
No, "angerufen" and "ausgerufen" have distinct meanings and cannot be swapped without changing the meaning of a sentence. Understanding the specific definition and context for each word is essential for correct usage.

Remembering angerufen vs ausgerufen

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 “angerufen” entry
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list