Which to use
“gefasst” is an adjective and “gepasst” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #4,199
- “gefasst” frequency rank
- #13,374
- “gepasst” frequency rank
- 17573
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | gefasst | gepasst |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | beherrscht, gesammelt | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs passen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set gefasst and gepasst apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: gefasst is [ɡəˈfast] while gepasst is [ɡəˈpast]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by a single letter - f in “gefasst” becomes p in “gepasst”, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 17573, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
gefasst is recorded at frequency rank #4,199, classified as anadj, pronounced [ɡəˈfast]. gepasst is at rank #13,374, tagged as averb, pronounced [ɡəˈpast].
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 17573, this pair ranks #1,926,173 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of gefasst vs gepasst
Shared letters: aegst. Private to "gefasst": f. Private to "gepasst": p.
"gefasst" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCC · "gepasst" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "gefasst" and "gepasst" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "gefasst" or "gepasst"?
Remembering gefasst vs gepasst
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “gefasst”; for a verb, it's “gepasst”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “gefasst” entry
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