AuslagevsAuslagenWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“Auslage” and “Auslagen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#38,604
“Auslage” frequency rank
#38,605
“Auslagen” frequency rank
77209
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature Auslage Auslagen
Definition die Präsentation feilgebotener Ware, zum Beispiel in Schaufenstern oder auf dem Markt Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Auslage

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Auslage and Auslagen apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

7 ch
Auslage
8 ch
Auslagen

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

Auslage and Auslagen form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “Auslage” sits inside “Auslagen” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 77209, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

Auslage is recorded at frequency rank #38,604, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌlaːɡə]. Auslagen is at rank #38,605, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌlaːɡn̩].

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 77209, this pair ranks #265,968 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.

Frequency comparison

Auslage#38,604
Auslagen#38,605

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "Auslage" and "Auslagen" be used interchangeably?
No, "Auslage" and "Auslagen" have distinct meanings and cannot be swapped without changing the meaning of a sentence. Understanding the specific definition and context for each word is essential for correct usage.

Remembering Auslage vs Auslagen

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 “Auslage” entry
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

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