Which to use
“Auslauf” and “Ausläufer” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #35,076
- “Auslauf” frequency rank
- #27,638
- “Ausläufer” frequency rank
- 62714
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Auslauf | Ausläufer |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Bewegungsfreiheit für jemanden oder etwas | endender, auslaufender Teil, zum Beispiel eines Gebirges oder Hochdruckgebiets |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Auslauf and Ausläufer 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. Auslauf ([aʊ̯slaʊ̯f]) and Ausläufer ([ˈaʊ̯sˌlɔɪ̯fɐ]) 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 62714, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Auslauf is recorded at frequency rank #35,076, classified as anoun, pronounced [aʊ̯slaʊ̯f]. Ausläufer is at rank #27,638, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌlɔɪ̯fɐ].
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 62714, this pair ranks #702,810 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Auslauf vs Ausläufer
Shared letters: aflsu. Private to "Auslauf": -. Private to "Ausläufer": erä.
"Auslauf" · 7 letters · shape VVCCVVC · "Ausläufer" · 9 letters · shape VVCCVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Auslauf ← asulauf · aulsauf · ausaluf · auslafu · auslauff · ausllauf · ausluaf · ausslauf
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Auslauf" and "Ausläufer" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Auslauf" or "Ausläufer"?
Remembering Auslauf vs Ausläufer
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 “Auslauf” entry
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