Which to use
“Ausflug” and “Ausflügen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #6,153
- “Ausflug” frequency rank
- #36,805
- “Ausflügen” frequency rank
- 42958
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Ausflug | Ausflügen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | eine kurze Reise oder ein Abstecher, oft mit dem Ziel, sich zu erholen oder zu unterhalten | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Ausflug |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Ausflug and Ausflügen 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. Ausflug ([ˈaʊ̯sˌfluːk]) and Ausflügen ([ˈaʊ̯sˌflyːɡn̩]) 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 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 42958, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Ausflug is recorded at frequency rank #6,153, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌfluːk]. Ausflügen is at rank #36,805, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌflyːɡn̩].
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 42958, this pair ranks #1,433,055 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Ausflug vs Ausflügen
Shared letters: afglsu. Private to "Ausflug": -. Private to "Ausflügen": enü.
"Ausflug" · 7 letters · shape VVCCCVC · "Ausflügen" · 9 letters · shape VVCCCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Ausflug ← asuflug · aufslug · ausfflug · ausflgu · ausfllug · ausflugg · ausfulg · auslfug
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Ausflug" and "Ausflügen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Ausflug" or "Ausflügen"?
Remembering Ausflug vs Ausflügen
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 “Ausflug” entry
- Browse more pairs most likely to be confused. Most confusable