Which to use
“entzücken” and “entzünden” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #46,612
- “entzücken” frequency rank
- #28,628
- “entzünden” frequency rank
- 75240
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | entzücken | entzünden |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Freude und Begeisterung auslösen | in Brand setzen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set entzücken and entzünden 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. entzücken ([ɛntˈt͡sʏkn̩]) and entzünden ([ɛntˈt͡sʏndn̩]) 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 75240, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
entzücken is recorded at frequency rank #46,612, classified as averb, pronounced [ɛntˈt͡sʏkn̩]. entzünden is at rank #28,628, tagged as averb, pronounced [ɛntˈt͡sʏndn̩].
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 75240, this pair ranks #312,958 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of entzücken vs entzünden
Shared letters: entzü. Private to "entzücken": ck. Private to "entzünden": d.
"entzücken" · 9 letters · shape VCCCVCCVC · "entzünden" · 9 letters · shape VCCCVCCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "entzücken" and "entzünden" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "entzücken" or "entzünden"?
Remembering entzücken vs entzünden
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 “entzücken” entry
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