Which to use
“lädst” is a verb and “Laut” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #46,821
- “lädst” frequency rank
- #505
- “Laut” frequency rank
- 47326
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | lädst | Laut |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 2. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs laden | ein Geräusch |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set lädst and Laut apart are highlighted. They share 2 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 Laut is [laʊ̯t]. 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 noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 47326, 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]. Laut is at rank #505, tagged as anoun, pronounced [laʊ̯t].
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 47326, this pair ranks #1,288,267 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of lädst vs Laut
Shared letters: lt. Private to "lädst": dsä. Private to "Laut": au.
"lädst" · 5 letters · shape CVCCC · "Laut" · 4 letters · shape CVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Laut ← alut · latu · lautt · llaut · luat
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "lädst" and "Laut" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "lädst" or "Laut"?
Remembering lädst vs Laut
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “lädst”; for a noun, it's “Laut”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “lädst” entry
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