Which to use
“einzog” and “entzog” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #43,831
- “einzog” frequency rank
- #34,072
- “entzog” frequency rank
- 77903
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | einzog | entzog |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 1. Person Singular Indikativ Präteritum Aktiv der Nebensatzkonjugation des Verbs einziehen | 1. Person Singular Indikativ Präteritum Aktiv des Verbs entziehen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set einzog and entzog apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. einzog ([ˈaɪ̯nˌt͡soːk]) and entzog ([ɛntˈt͡soːk]) 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 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 77903, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
einzog is recorded at frequency rank #43,831, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈaɪ̯nˌt͡soːk]. entzog is at rank #34,072, tagged as averb, pronounced [ɛntˈt͡soːk].
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 77903, this pair ranks #250,271 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of einzog vs entzog
Shared letters: egnoz. Private to "einzog": i. Private to "entzog": t.
"einzog" · 6 letters · shape VVCCVC · "entzog" · 6 letters · shape VCCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "einzog" and "entzog" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "einzog" or "entzog"?
Remembering einzog vs entzog
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 “einzog” entry
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