Which to use
“lädst” is a verb and “längst” is an adverb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #46,821
- “lädst” frequency rank
- #1,520
- “längst” frequency rank
- 48341
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | lädst | längst |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 2. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs laden | schon lange, seit langem, seit langer/längerer Zeit |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set lädst and längst apart are highlighted. They share 4 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: lädst is [lɛːt͡st] while längst is [lɛŋst]. 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 (verb vs adverb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 48341, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
lädst is recorded at frequency rank #46,821, classified as averb, pronounced [lɛːt͡st]. längst is at rank #1,520, tagged as anadv, pronounced [lɛŋst].
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 48341, this pair ranks #1,252,084 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of lädst vs längst
Shared letters: lstä. Private to "lädst": d. Private to "längst": gn.
"lädst" · 5 letters · shape CVCCC · "längst" · 6 letters · shape CVCCCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "lädst" and "längst" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "lädst" or "längst"?
Remembering lädst vs längst
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “lädst”; for an adverb, it's “längst”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “lädst” entry
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