Which to use
“Aufgang” and “Aushang” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #39,212
- “Aufgang” frequency rank
- #41,671
- “Aushang” frequency rank
- 80883
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Aufgang | Aushang |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | aufwärtsführender Gang oder Treppe | ein Informationsblatt, das an öffentlichen oder bestimmten Orten zur Schau gehängt wird |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Aufgang and Aushang 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. Aufgang ([ˈaʊ̯fˌɡaŋ]) and Aushang ([ˈaʊ̯sˌhaŋ]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 80883, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Aufgang is recorded at frequency rank #39,212, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯fˌɡaŋ]. Aushang is at rank #41,671, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌhaŋ].
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 80883, this pair ranks #186,575 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Aufgang vs Aushang
Shared letters: agnu. Private to "Aufgang": f. Private to "Aushang": hs.
"Aufgang" · 7 letters · shape VVCCVCC · "Aushang" · 7 letters · shape VVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Aufgang" and "Aushang" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Aufgang" or "Aushang"?
Remembering Aufgang vs Aushang
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 “Aufgang” entry
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