Which to use
“kitzeln” and “kotzen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #44,010
- “kitzeln” frequency rank
- #6,820
- “kotzen” frequency rank
- 50830
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | kitzeln | kotzen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | jemanden an empfindlichen Körperstellen derart berühren, dass er zu lachen beginnt | den Mageninhalt über den Mund entleeren |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set kitzeln and kotzen 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. kitzeln ([ˈkɪt͡sl̩n]) and kotzen ([ˈkɔt͡sn̩]) 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 50830, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
kitzeln is recorded at frequency rank #44,010, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈkɪt͡sl̩n]. kotzen is at rank #6,820, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈkɔt͡sn̩].
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 50830, this pair ranks #1,158,786 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of kitzeln vs kotzen
Shared letters: ekntz. Private to "kitzeln": il. Private to "kotzen": o.
"kitzeln" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCC · "kotzen" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "kitzeln" and "kotzen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "kitzeln" or "kotzen"?
Remembering kitzeln vs kotzen
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 “kitzeln” entry
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