Which to use
“lädst” and “läufst” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #46,821
- “lädst” frequency rank
- #25,224
- “läufst” frequency rank
- 72045
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | lädst | läufst |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 2. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs laden | 2. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs laufen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set lädst and läufst 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. lädst ([lɛːt͡st]) and läufst ([lɔɪ̯fst]) 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 72045, 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]. läufst is at rank #25,224, tagged as averb, pronounced [lɔɪ̯fst].
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 72045, this pair ranks #399,413 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of lädst vs läufst
Shared letters: lstä. Private to "lädst": d. Private to "läufst": fu.
"lädst" · 5 letters · shape CVCCC · "läufst" · 6 letters · shape CVVCCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "lädst" and "läufst" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "lädst" or "läufst"?
Remembering lädst vs läufst
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 “lädst” entry
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