Which to use
“geglückt” and “gepflückt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #26,890
- “geglückt” frequency rank
- #49,714
- “gepflückt” frequency rank
- 76604
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | geglückt | gepflückt |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs glücken | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs pflücken |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set geglückt and gepflückt 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. geglückt ([ɡəˈɡlʏkt]) and gepflückt ([ɡəˈp͡flʏkt]) 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 76604, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
geglückt is recorded at frequency rank #26,890, classified as averb, pronounced [ɡəˈɡlʏkt]. gepflückt is at rank #49,714, tagged as averb, pronounced [ɡəˈp͡flʏkt].
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 76604, this pair ranks #280,037 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of geglückt vs gepflückt
Shared letters: cegkltü. Private to "geglückt": -. Private to "gepflückt": fp.
"geglückt" · 8 letters · shape CVCCVCCC · "gepflückt" · 9 letters · shape CVCCCVCCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "geglückt" and "gepflückt" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "geglückt" or "gepflückt"?
Remembering geglückt vs gepflückt
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 “geglückt” entry
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