Which to use
“Auslauf” and “Ausruf” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #35,076
- “Auslauf” frequency rank
- #39,815
- “Ausruf” frequency rank
- 74891
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Auslauf | Ausruf |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Bewegungsfreiheit für jemanden oder etwas | meist unwillkürliche, kurze, emotionsbetonte Äußerung |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Auslauf and Ausruf apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Auslauf ([aʊ̯slaʊ̯f]) and Ausruf ([ˈaʊ̯sˌʁuːf]) 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 74891, 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]. Ausruf is at rank #39,815, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌʁuːf].
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 74891, this pair ranks #321,748 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Auslauf vs Ausruf
Shared letters: afsu. Private to "Auslauf": l. Private to "Ausruf": r.
"Auslauf" · 7 letters · shape VVCCVVC · "Ausruf" · 6 letters · shape VVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Auslauf" and "Ausruf" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Auslauf" or "Ausruf"?
Remembering Auslauf vs Ausruf
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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