Which to use
“kürzen” and “kürzt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #15,680
- “kürzen” frequency rank
- #44,034
- “kürzt” frequency rank
- 59714
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | kürzen | kürzt |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | kürzer machen | 2. Person Plural Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs kürzen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set kürzen and kürzt apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. kürzen ([ˈkʏʁt͡sn̩]) and kürzt ([kʏʁt͡st]) 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 59714, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
kürzen is recorded at frequency rank #15,680, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈkʏʁt͡sn̩]. kürzt is at rank #44,034, tagged as averb, pronounced [kʏʁt͡st].
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 59714, this pair ranks #814,151 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of kürzen vs kürzt
Shared letters: krzü. Private to "kürzen": en. Private to "kürzt": t.
"kürzen" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "kürzt" · 5 letters · shape CVCCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "kürzen" and "kürzt" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "kürzen" or "kürzt"?
Remembering kürzen vs kürzt
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 “kürzen” entry
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