kotzvskotztWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“kotz” and “kotzt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#34,220
“kotz” frequency rank
#14,612
“kotzt” frequency rank
48832
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature kotz kotzt
Definition 2. Person Singular Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs kotzen 2. Person Plural Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs kotzen

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set kotz and kotzt apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

4 ch
kotz
5 ch
kotzt

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

kotz and kotzt form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “kotz” sits inside “kotzt” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 48832, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

kotz is recorded at frequency rank #34,220, classified as averb, pronounced [kɔt͡s]. kotzt is at rank #14,612, tagged as averb, pronounced [kɔt͡st].

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 48832, this pair ranks #1,233,969 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Frequency comparison

kotz#34,220
kotzt#14,612

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "kotz" and "kotzt" be used interchangeably?
No, "kotz" and "kotzt" have distinct meanings and cannot be swapped without changing the meaning of a sentence. Understanding the specific definition and context for each word is essential for correct usage.

Remembering kotz vs kotzt

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 “kotz” entry
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list