Which to use
“einräumen” and “einzuräumen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #18,863
- “einräumen” frequency rank
- #35,736
- “einzuräumen” frequency rank
- 54599
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | einräumen | einzuräumen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | in einen Raum oder Behälter geben | erweiterter Infinitiv Aktiv des Verbs einräumen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set einräumen and einzuräumen apart are highlighted. They share 9 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. einräumen ([ˈaɪ̯nˌʁɔɪ̯mən]) and einzuräumen ([ˈaɪ̯nt͡suˌʁɔɪ̯mən]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 54599, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
einräumen is recorded at frequency rank #18,863, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈaɪ̯nˌʁɔɪ̯mən]. einzuräumen is at rank #35,736, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈaɪ̯nt͡suˌʁɔɪ̯mən].
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 54599, this pair ranks #1,012,533 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of einräumen vs einzuräumen
Shared letters: eimnruä. Private to "einräumen": -. Private to "einzuräumen": z.
"einräumen" · 9 letters · shape VVCCVVCVC · "einzuräumen" · 11 letters · shape VVCCVCVVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "einräumen" and "einzuräumen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "einräumen" or "einzuräumen"?
Remembering einräumen vs einzuräumen
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 “einräumen” entry
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