Which to use
“Ausfahrt” and “Autofahrt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #12,863
- “Ausfahrt” frequency rank
- #28,085
- “Autofahrt” frequency rank
- 40948
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Ausfahrt | Autofahrt |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Stelle, an der man etwas fahrend verlassen kann | Fahrt mit einem Auto |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Ausfahrt and Autofahrt 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. Ausfahrt ([ˈaʊ̯sˌfaːɐ̯t]) and Autofahrt ([ˈaʊ̯toˌfaːɐ̯t]) 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 40948, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Ausfahrt is recorded at frequency rank #12,863, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌfaːɐ̯t]. Autofahrt is at rank #28,085, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯toˌfaːɐ̯t].
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 40948, this pair ranks #1,493,712 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Ausfahrt vs Autofahrt
Shared letters: afhrtu. Private to "Ausfahrt": s. Private to "Autofahrt": o.
"Ausfahrt" · 8 letters · shape VVCCVCCC · "Autofahrt" · 9 letters · shape VVCVCVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Ausfahrt" and "Autofahrt" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Ausfahrt" or "Autofahrt"?
Remembering Ausfahrt vs Autofahrt
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 “Ausfahrt” entry
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