Which to use
“Aufzüge” and “Auszug” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #29,479
- “Aufzüge” frequency rank
- #6,763
- “Auszug” frequency rank
- 36242
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Aufzüge | Auszug |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Aufzug | Vorgang, aus einem Raum oder einem Gebäude hinauszugehen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Aufzüge and Auszug apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Aufzüge ([ˈaʊ̯ft͡syːɡə]) and Auszug ([ˈaʊ̯st͡suːk]) 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 36242, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Aufzüge is recorded at frequency rank #29,479, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯ft͡syːɡə]. Auszug is at rank #6,763, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯st͡suːk].
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 36242, this pair ranks #1,620,510 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Aufzüge vs Auszug
Shared letters: aguz. Private to "Aufzüge": efü. Private to "Auszug": s.
"Aufzüge" · 7 letters · shape VVCCVCV · "Auszug" · 6 letters · shape VVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Auszug ← asuzug · ausszug · ausuzg · auszgu · auszugg · auszzug · auzsug · uaszug
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Aufzüge" and "Auszug" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Aufzüge" or "Auszug"?
Remembering Aufzüge vs Auszug
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 “Aufzüge” entry
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