Which to use
“Aufrufen” and “Ausrufen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #13,096
- “Aufrufen” frequency rank
- #32,930
- “Ausrufen” frequency rank
- 46026
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Aufrufen | Ausrufen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Aufruf | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Ausruf |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Aufrufen and Ausrufen apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Aufrufen ([ˈaʊ̯fˌʁuːfn̩]) and Ausrufen ([ˈaʊ̯sˌʁuːfn̩]) 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 a single letter - f in “Aufrufen” becomes s in “Ausrufen”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 46026, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Aufrufen is recorded at frequency rank #13,096, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯fˌʁuːfn̩]. Ausrufen is at rank #32,930, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌʁuːfn̩].
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 46026, this pair ranks #1,333,027 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Aufrufen vs Ausrufen
Shared letters: aefnru. Private to "Aufrufen": -. Private to "Ausrufen": s.
"Aufrufen" · 8 letters · shape VVCCVCVC · "Ausrufen" · 8 letters · shape VVCCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Aufrufen" and "Ausrufen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Aufrufen" or "Ausrufen"?
Remembering Aufrufen vs Ausrufen
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 “Aufrufen” entry
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