Which to use
“demütigen” is a verb and “Demütigung” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #35,704
- “demütigen” frequency rank
- #25,095
- “Demütigung” frequency rank
- 60799
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | demütigen | Demütigung |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | jemanden durch Worte oder Handlungen erniedrigen, in seiner Würde und seinem Stolz verletzen | Verletzung der Rechte/der Selbstachtung anderer |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set demütigen and Demütigung apart are highlighted. They share 8 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: demütigen is [ˈdeːˌmyːtɪɡn̩] while Demütigung is [ˈdeːmyːtɪɡʊŋ]. 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 noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 60799, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
demütigen is recorded at frequency rank #35,704, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈdeːˌmyːtɪɡn̩]. Demütigung is at rank #25,095, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈdeːmyːtɪɡʊŋ].
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 60799, this pair ranks #773,615 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of demütigen vs Demütigung
Shared letters: degimntü. Private to "demütigen": -. Private to "Demütigung": u.
"demütigen" · 9 letters · shape CVCVCVCVC · "Demütigung" · 10 letters · shape CVCVCVCVCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "demütigen" and "Demütigung" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "demütigen" or "Demütigung"?
Remembering demütigen vs Demütigung
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “demütigen”; for a noun, it's “Demütigung”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “demütigen” entry
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