Which to use
“Anlauf” and “Auslauf” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #11,807
- “Anlauf” frequency rank
- #35,076
- “Auslauf” frequency rank
- 46883
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Anlauf | Auslauf |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | das Laufen vor einem Sprung oder Stoß, um Schwung zu holen | Bewegungsfreiheit für jemanden oder etwas |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Anlauf and Auslauf apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Anlauf ([ˈanˌlaʊ̯f]) and Auslauf ([aʊ̯slaʊ̯f]) 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 46883, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Anlauf is recorded at frequency rank #11,807, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈanˌlaʊ̯f]. Auslauf is at rank #35,076, tagged as anoun, pronounced [aʊ̯slaʊ̯f].
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 46883, this pair ranks #1,303,641 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Anlauf vs Auslauf
Shared letters: aflu. Private to "Anlauf": n. Private to "Auslauf": s.
"Anlauf" · 6 letters · shape VCCVVC · "Auslauf" · 7 letters · shape VVCCVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Anlauf" and "Auslauf" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Anlauf" or "Auslauf"?
Remembering Anlauf vs Auslauf
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 “Anlauf” entry
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