Which to use
“Geräusch” and “Geräuschen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #8,065
- “Geräusch” frequency rank
- #36,953
- “Geräuschen” frequency rank
- 45018
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Geräusch | Geräuschen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | akustisch wahrnehmbarer, unspezifischer Vorgang; hörbares Ereignis | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Geräusch |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Geräusch and Geräuschen apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Geräusch ([ɡəˈʁɔɪ̯ʃ]) and Geräuschen ([ɡəˈʁɔɪ̯ʃn̩]) 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 2 extra letter(s) - “Geräusch” sits inside “Geräuschen”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 45018, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Geräusch is recorded at frequency rank #8,065, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɡəˈʁɔɪ̯ʃ]. Geräuschen is at rank #36,953, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ɡəˈʁɔɪ̯ʃn̩].
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 45018, this pair ranks #1,367,201 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Geräusch vs Geräuschen
Shared letters: ceghrsuä. Private to "Geräusch": -. Private to "Geräuschen": n.
"Geräusch" · 8 letters · shape CVCVVCCC · "Geräuschen" · 10 letters · shape CVCVVCCCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Geräusch" and "Geräuschen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Geräusch" or "Geräuschen"?
Remembering Geräusch vs Geräuschen
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 “Geräusch” entry
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