Which to use
“gehasst” and “geküsst” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #14,299
- “gehasst” frequency rank
- #18,260
- “geküsst” frequency rank
- 32559
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | gehasst | geküsst |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs hassen | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs küssen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set gehasst and geküsst 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. gehasst ([ɡəˈhast]) and geküsst ([ɡəˈkʏst]) 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 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 32559, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
gehasst is recorded at frequency rank #14,299, classified as averb, pronounced [ɡəˈhast]. geküsst is at rank #18,260, tagged as averb, pronounced [ɡəˈkʏst].
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 32559, this pair ranks #1,705,087 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of gehasst vs geküsst
Shared letters: egst. Private to "gehasst": ah. Private to "geküsst": kü.
"gehasst" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCC · "geküsst" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- gehasst ← eghasst · geahsst · gehasstt · gehast · gehasts · gehaßt · gehhasst · gehsast
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "gehasst" and "geküsst" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "gehasst" or "geküsst"?
Remembering gehasst vs geküsst
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 “gehasst” entry
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