Which to use
“dudes” is a noun and “dulden” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #48,830
- “dudes” frequency rank
- #14,272
- “dulden” frequency rank
- 63102
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | dudes | dulden |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Plural des Substantivs dude | mit einem Zustand oder einem Verhalten einverstanden sein, wenn man sich in der Position befindet es unterbinden zu können |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set dudes and dulden apart are highlighted. They share 4 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: dudes is [duːt͡s] while dulden is [ˈdʊldn̩]. 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 (noun vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 63102, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
dudes is recorded at frequency rank #48,830, classified as anoun, pronounced [duːt͡s]. dulden is at rank #14,272, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈdʊldn̩].
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 63102, this pair ranks #688,749 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of dudes vs dulden
Shared letters: deu. Private to "dudes": s. Private to "dulden": ln.
"dudes" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "dulden" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "dudes" and "dulden" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering dudes vs dulden
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “dudes”; for a verb, it's “dulden”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “dudes” entry
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