Which to use
“Anträge” and “Aufträge” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #7,277
- “Anträge” frequency rank
- #7,149
- “Aufträge” frequency rank
- 14426
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Anträge | Aufträge |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Antrag | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Auftrag |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Anträge and Aufträge 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. Anträge ([ˈantʁɛːɡə]) and Aufträge ([ˈaʊ̯fˌtʁɛːɡə]) 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 14426, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Anträge is recorded at frequency rank #7,277, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈantʁɛːɡə]. Aufträge is at rank #7,149, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯fˌtʁɛːɡə].
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 14426, this pair ranks #1,951,295 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Anträge vs Aufträge
Shared letters: aegrtä. Private to "Anträge": n. Private to "Aufträge": fu.
"Anträge" · 7 letters · shape VCCCVCV · "Aufträge" · 8 letters · shape VVCCCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Anträge" and "Aufträge" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Anträge" or "Aufträge"?
Remembering Anträge vs Aufträge
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 “Anträge” entry
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