Which to use
“Ausklang” and “Ausland” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #32,929
- “Ausklang” frequency rank
- #1,540
- “Ausland” frequency rank
- 34469
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Ausklang | Ausland |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Schluss eines Musikstückes | Land oder Länder außerhalb des eigenen Staatsgebiets |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Ausklang and Ausland 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. Ausklang ([ˈaʊ̯sklaŋ]) and Ausland ([ˈaʊ̯slant]) 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 34469, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Ausklang is recorded at frequency rank #32,929, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sklaŋ]. Ausland is at rank #1,540, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯slant].
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 34469, this pair ranks #1,662,657 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Ausklang vs Ausland
Shared letters: alnsu. Private to "Ausklang": gk. Private to "Ausland": d.
"Ausklang" · 8 letters · shape VVCCCVCC · "Ausland" · 7 letters · shape VVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Ausklang" and "Ausland" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Ausklang" or "Ausland"?
Remembering Ausklang vs Ausland
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 “Ausklang” entry
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