Which to use
“ausschöpfen” and “auszuschöpfen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #33,449
- “ausschöpfen” frequency rank
- #48,740
- “auszuschöpfen” frequency rank
- 82189
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ausschöpfen | auszuschöpfen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | etwas, in dem sich Flüssigkeit befindet, (mit einer Schöpfkelle) leeren | erweiterter Infinitiv Aktiv des Verbs ausschöpfen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ausschöpfen and auszuschöpfen apart are highlighted. They share 11 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. ausschöpfen ([ˈaʊ̯sˌʃœp͡fn̩]) and auszuschöpfen ([ˈaʊ̯st͡suˌʃœp͡fn̩]) 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 82189, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ausschöpfen is recorded at frequency rank #33,449, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sˌʃœp͡fn̩]. auszuschöpfen is at rank #48,740, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯st͡suˌʃœp͡fn̩].
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 82189, this pair ranks #161,746 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of ausschöpfen vs auszuschöpfen
Shared letters: acefhnpsuö. Private to "ausschöpfen": -. Private to "auszuschöpfen": z.
"ausschöpfen" · 11 letters · shape VVCCCCVCCVC · "auszuschöpfen" · 13 letters · shape VVCCVCCCVCCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ausschöpfen" and "auszuschöpfen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ausschöpfen" or "auszuschöpfen"?
Remembering ausschöpfen vs auszuschöpfen
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 “ausschöpfen” entry
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