Which to use
“gerundet” is an adjective and “gewundert” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #31,067
- “gerundet” frequency rank
- #14,306
- “gewundert” frequency rank
- 45373
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | gerundet | gewundert |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | allgemein: in einer runden Form | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs wundern |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set gerundet and gewundert apart are highlighted. They share 7 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: gerundet is [ɡəˈʁʊndət] while gewundert is [ɡəˈvʊndɐt]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 45373, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
gerundet is recorded at frequency rank #31,067, classified as anadj, pronounced [ɡəˈʁʊndət]. gewundert is at rank #14,306, tagged as averb, pronounced [ɡəˈvʊndɐt].
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 45373, this pair ranks #1,355,207 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of gerundet vs gewundert
Shared letters: degnrtu. Private to "gerundet": -. Private to "gewundert": w.
"gerundet" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCCVC · "gewundert" · 9 letters · shape CVCVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "gerundet" and "gewundert" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "gerundet" or "gewundert"?
Remembering gerundet vs gewundert
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “gerundet”; for a verb, it's “gewundert”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “gerundet” entry
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