Which to use
“beeinträchtigen” and “beeinträchtigt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #15,037
- “beeinträchtigen” frequency rank
- #8,175
- “beeinträchtigt” frequency rank
- 23212
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | beeinträchtigen | beeinträchtigt |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | durch ein Hindernis die Beweglichkeit oder auch Funktion stören | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs beeinträchtigen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set beeinträchtigen and beeinträchtigt apart are highlighted. They share 13 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. beeinträchtigen ([bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌtʁɛçtɪɡn̩]) and beeinträchtigt ([bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌtʁɛçtɪçt]) 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 23212, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
beeinträchtigen is recorded at frequency rank #15,037, classified as averb, pronounced [bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌtʁɛçtɪɡn̩]. beeinträchtigt is at rank #8,175, tagged as averb, pronounced [bəˈʔaɪ̯nˌtʁɛçtɪçt].
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 23212, this pair ranks #1,864,298 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of beeinträchtigen vs beeinträchtigt
Shared letters: bceghinrtä. Private to "beeinträchtigen": -. Private to "beeinträchtigt": -.
"beeinträchtigen" · 15 letters · shape CVVVCCCVCCCVCVC · "beeinträchtigt" · 14 letters · shape CVVVCCCVCCCVCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "beeinträchtigen" and "beeinträchtigt" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "beeinträchtigen" or "beeinträchtigt"?
Remembering beeinträchtigen vs beeinträchtigt
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 “beeinträchtigen” entry
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