Which to use
“Aufzüge” and “Auszüge” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #29,479
- “Aufzüge” frequency rank
- #18,482
- “Auszüge” frequency rank
- 47961
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Aufzüge | Auszüge |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Aufzug | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Auszug |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Aufzüge and Auszüge 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. Aufzüge ([ˈaʊ̯ft͡syːɡə]) and Auszüge ([ˈaʊ̯sˌt͡syːɡə]) 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 “Aufzüge” becomes s in “Auszüge”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 47961, 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]. Auszüge is at rank #18,482, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌt͡syːɡə].
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 47961, this pair ranks #1,265,788 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Aufzüge vs Auszüge
Shared letters: aeguzü. Private to "Aufzüge": f. Private to "Auszüge": s.
"Aufzüge" · 7 letters · shape VVCCVCV · "Auszüge" · 7 letters · shape VVCCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Aufzüge" and "Auszüge" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Aufzüge" or "Auszüge"?
Remembering Aufzüge vs Auszüge
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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