Which to use
“benutzen” is a verb and “benutzt” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #1,803
- “benutzen” frequency rank
- #1,255
- “benutzt” frequency rank
- 3058
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | benutzen | benutzt |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | verwenden, ausnutzen, zum Vorteil anwenden, brauchen, gebrauchen, nutzbar machen | in Gebrauch befindend oder im Gebrauch gewesen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set benutzen and benutzt apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: benutzen is [bəˈnʊt͡sn̩] while benutzt is [bəˈnʊt͡st]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 3058, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
benutzen is recorded at frequency rank #1,803, classified as averb, pronounced [bəˈnʊt͡sn̩]. benutzt is at rank #1,255, tagged as anadj, pronounced [bəˈnʊt͡st].
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 3058, this pair ranks #2,001,031 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of benutzen vs benutzt
Shared letters: bentuz. Private to "benutzen": -. Private to "benutzt": -.
"benutzen" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCCVC · "benutzt" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "benutzen" and "benutzt" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "benutzen" or "benutzt"?
Remembering benutzen vs benutzt
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “benutzen”; for an adjective, it's “benutzt”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “benutzen” entry
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