Which to use
“Aufzug” and “Ausflug” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,324
- “Aufzug” frequency rank
- #6,153
- “Ausflug” frequency rank
- 15477
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Aufzug | Ausflug |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Transportmittel zum Auf- und Abtransportieren | eine kurze Reise oder ein Abstecher, oft mit dem Ziel, sich zu erholen oder zu unterhalten |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Aufzug and Ausflug 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. Aufzug ([ˈaʊ̯fˌt͡suːk]) and Ausflug ([ˈaʊ̯sˌfluːk]) 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 15477, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Aufzug is recorded at frequency rank #9,324, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯fˌt͡suːk]. Ausflug is at rank #6,153, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌfluːk].
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 15477, this pair ranks #1,943,566 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Aufzug vs Ausflug
Shared letters: afgu. Private to "Aufzug": z. Private to "Ausflug": ls.
"Aufzug" · 6 letters · shape VVCCVC · "Ausflug" · 7 letters · shape VVCCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Aufzug" and "Ausflug" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Aufzug" or "Ausflug"?
Remembering Aufzug vs Ausflug
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 “Aufzug” entry
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