duldenvsduldetWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“dulden” and “duldet” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#14,272
“dulden” frequency rank
#28,155
“duldet” frequency rank
42427
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature dulden duldet
Definition mit einem Zustand oder einem Verhalten einverstanden sein, wenn man sich in der Position befindet es unterbinden zu können 2. Person Plural Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs dulden

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set dulden and duldet apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

6 ch
dulden
6 ch
duldet

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

dulden and duldet form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by a single letter - n in “dulden” becomes t in “duldet” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 42427, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

dulden is recorded at frequency rank #14,272, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈdʊldn̩]. duldet is at rank #28,155, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈdʊldət].

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 42427, this pair ranks #1,449,622 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Frequency comparison

dulden#14,272
duldet#28,155

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "dulden" and "duldet" be used interchangeably?
No, "dulden" and "duldet" have distinct meanings and cannot be swapped without changing the meaning of a sentence. Understanding the specific definition and context for each word is essential for correct usage.

Remembering dulden vs duldet

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 “dulden” entry
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

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