Which to use
“geduldet” and “gezündet” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #16,999
- “geduldet” frequency rank
- #27,326
- “gezündet” frequency rank
- 44325
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | geduldet | gezündet |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs dulden | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs zünden |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set geduldet and gezündet 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. geduldet ([ɡəˈdʊldət]) and gezündet ([ɡəˈt͡sʏndət]) 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 44325, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
geduldet is recorded at frequency rank #16,999, classified as averb, pronounced [ɡəˈdʊldət]. gezündet is at rank #27,326, tagged as averb, pronounced [ɡəˈt͡sʏndət].
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 44325, this pair ranks #1,389,889 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of geduldet vs gezündet
Shared letters: degt. Private to "geduldet": lu. Private to "gezündet": nzü.
"geduldet" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCCVC · "gezündet" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- geduldet ← egduldet · gdeuldet · gedduldet · gedludet · gedudlet · gedulddet · geduldett · geduldte
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "geduldet" and "gezündet" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "geduldet" or "gezündet"?
Remembering geduldet vs gezündet
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 “geduldet” entry
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