Which to use
“Ausbrüche” and “Ausdrücke” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #33,983
- “Ausbrüche” frequency rank
- #17,815
- “Ausdrücke” frequency rank
- 51798
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Ausbrüche | Ausdrücke |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Ausbruch | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Ausdruck |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Ausbrüche and Ausdrücke 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. Ausbrüche ([ˈaʊ̯sˌbʁʏçə]) and Ausdrücke ([ˈaʊ̯sˌdʁʏkə]) 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 51798, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Ausbrüche is recorded at frequency rank #33,983, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌbʁʏçə]. Ausdrücke is at rank #17,815, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌdʁʏkə].
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 51798, this pair ranks #1,121,617 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Ausbrüche vs Ausdrücke
Shared letters: acersuü. Private to "Ausbrüche": bh. Private to "Ausdrücke": dk.
"Ausbrüche" · 9 letters · shape VVCCCVCCV · "Ausdrücke" · 9 letters · shape VVCCCVCCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Ausbrüche" and "Ausdrücke" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Ausbrüche" or "Ausdrücke"?
Remembering Ausbrüche vs Ausdrücke
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 “Ausbrüche” entry
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