Which to use
“ladet” and “lädst” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #34,229
- “ladet” frequency rank
- #46,821
- “lädst” frequency rank
- 81050
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ladet | lädst |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 2. Person Plural Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs laden | 2. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs laden |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ladet and lädst apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. ladet ([ˈlaːdət]) and lädst ([lɛːt͡st]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 81050, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ladet is recorded at frequency rank #34,229, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈlaːdət]. lädst is at rank #46,821, tagged as averb, pronounced [lɛːt͡st].
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 81050, this pair ranks #183,274 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of ladet vs lädst
Shared letters: dlt. Private to "ladet": ae. Private to "lädst": sä.
"ladet" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "lädst" · 5 letters · shape CVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- ladet ← aldet · laddet · ladett · ladte · laedt · ldaet · lladet
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ladet" and "lädst" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ladet" or "lädst"?
Remembering ladet vs lädst
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 “ladet” entry
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