Which to use
“Dutzend” is a noun and “duzen” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #5,352
- “Dutzend” frequency rank
- #35,717
- “duzen” frequency rank
- 41069
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dutzend | duzen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | alter, aber auch heute noch gebräuchlicher Zahlklassifikator für die Zahl Zwölf; zwölf | mit du anreden |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Dutzend and duzen apart are highlighted. They share 5 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: Dutzend is [ˈdʊt͡sn̩t] while duzen is [ˈduːt͡sn̩]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 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 41069, 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]. duzen is at rank #35,717, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈduːt͡sn̩].
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 41069, this pair ranks #1,490,281 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Dutzend vs duzen
Shared letters: denuz. Private to "Dutzend": t. Private to "duzen": -.
"Dutzend" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCC · "duzen" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Dutzend" and "duzen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Dutzend" or "duzen"?
Remembering Dutzend vs duzen
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “Dutzend”; for a verb, it's “duzen”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Dutzend” entry
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