Which to use
“Duldung” and “Düngung” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #25,968
- “Duldung” frequency rank
- #42,438
- “Düngung” frequency rank
- 68406
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Duldung | Düngung |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Das Entgegenbringen von Toleranz jemandem oder etwas gegenüber, das Gewährenlassen von jemandem oder etwas | Zugabe/Einbringen von Nährstoffen für Pflanzen und Ergebnis dieser Handlung |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Duldung and Düngung apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Duldung ([ˈdʊldʊŋ]) and Düngung ([ˈdʏŋʊŋ]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 68406, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Duldung is recorded at frequency rank #25,968, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈdʊldʊŋ]. Düngung is at rank #42,438, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈdʏŋʊŋ].
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 68406, this pair ranks #508,788 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Duldung vs Düngung
Shared letters: dgnu. Private to "Duldung": l. Private to "Düngung": ü.
"Duldung" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCC · "Düngung" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Duldung ← dduldung · dludung · dudlung · dulddung · duldnug · duldugn · duldungg · duldunng
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Duldung" and "Düngung" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Duldung" or "Düngung"?
Remembering Duldung vs Düngung
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 “Duldung” entry
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