Which to use
“Lanze” is a noun and “lenzen” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #22,413
- “Lanze” frequency rank
- #49,051
- “lenzen” frequency rank
- 71464
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Lanze | lenzen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Waffe für den Nahkampf (als Stoßwaffe), aber auch im Fernkampf (als Wurfwaffe) wie ein Speer einsetzbar; lange Stange (mehrere Meter) mit einer Spitze aus besonders hartem Material | Wasser aus einem Boots- oder Schiffskörper entfernen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Lanze and lenzen 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: Lanze is [ˈlant͡sə] while lenzen is [ˈlɛnt͡sn̩]. 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 (noun vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 71464, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Lanze is recorded at frequency rank #22,413, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈlant͡sə]. lenzen is at rank #49,051, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈlɛnt͡sn̩].
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 71464, this pair ranks #416,007 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Lanze vs lenzen
Shared letters: elnz. Private to "Lanze": a. Private to "lenzen": -.
"Lanze" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "lenzen" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Lanze" and "lenzen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Lanze" or "lenzen"?
Remembering Lanze vs lenzen
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “Lanze”; for a verb, it's “lenzen”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Lanze” entry
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