Which to use
“gebeugt” and “gelegt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #34,114
- “gebeugt” frequency rank
- #2,060
- “gelegt” frequency rank
- 36174
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | gebeugt | gelegt |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs beugen | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs legen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set gebeugt and gelegt 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. gebeugt ([ɡəˈbɔɪ̯kt]) and gelegt ([ɡəˈleːkt]) 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 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 36174, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
gebeugt is recorded at frequency rank #34,114, classified as averb, pronounced [ɡəˈbɔɪ̯kt]. gelegt is at rank #2,060, tagged as averb, pronounced [ɡəˈleːkt].
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 36174, this pair ranks #1,622,170 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of gebeugt vs gelegt
Shared letters: egt. Private to "gebeugt": bu. Private to "gelegt": l.
"gebeugt" · 7 letters · shape CVCVVCC · "gelegt" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "gebeugt" and "gelegt" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "gebeugt" or "gelegt"?
Remembering gebeugt vs gelegt
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 “gebeugt” entry
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