Which to use
“Dutzend” and “Dutzenden” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #5,352
- “Dutzend” frequency rank
- #27,693
- “Dutzenden” frequency rank
- 33045
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dutzend | Dutzenden |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | alter, aber auch heute noch gebräuchlicher Zahlklassifikator für die Zahl Zwölf; zwölf | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Dutzend |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Dutzend and Dutzenden apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Dutzend ([ˈdʊt͡sn̩t]) and Dutzenden ([ˈdʊt͡sn̩dən]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 2 extra letter(s) - “Dutzend” sits inside “Dutzenden”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 33045, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Dutzend is recorded at frequency rank #5,352, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈdʊt͡sn̩t]. Dutzenden is at rank #27,693, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈdʊt͡sn̩dən].
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 33045, this pair ranks #1,694,492 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Dutzend vs Dutzenden
Shared letters: dentuz. Private to "Dutzend": -. Private to "Dutzenden": -.
"Dutzend" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCC · "Dutzenden" · 9 letters · shape CVCCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Dutzend" and "Dutzenden" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Dutzend" or "Dutzenden"?
Remembering Dutzend vs Dutzenden
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 “Dutzend” entry
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