Which to use
“Fötus” and “Fotze” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #29,134
- “Fötus” frequency rank
- #8,711
- “Fotze” frequency rank
- 37845
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Fötus | Fotze |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Embryo ab dem dritten Monat einer Schwangerschaft | weibliches Geschlechtsorgan (Vulva) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Fötus and Fotze apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Fötus ([ˈføːtʊs]) and Fotze ([ˈfɔt͡sə]) 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 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 37845, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Fötus is recorded at frequency rank #29,134, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈføːtʊs]. Fotze is at rank #8,711, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈfɔt͡sə].
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 37845, this pair ranks #1,579,576 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Fötus vs Fotze
Shared letters: ft. Private to "Fötus": suö. Private to "Fotze": eoz.
"Fötus" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "Fotze" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Fotze ← ffotze · fotez · fottze · fotzze · fozte · ftoze · oftze
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Fötus" and "Fotze" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Fötus" or "Fotze"?
Remembering Fötus vs Fotze
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 “Fötus” entry
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