lassetvslässtWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“lasset” and “lässt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#39,497
“lasset” frequency rank
#318
“lässt” frequency rank
39815
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature lasset lässt
Definition 2. Person Plural Konjunktiv I Präsens Aktiv des Verbs lassen 2. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs lassen

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set lasset and lässt apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

6 ch
lasset
5 ch
lässt

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

lasset and lässt form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 39815, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

lasset is recorded at frequency rank #39,497, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈlasət]. lässt is at rank #318, tagged as averb, pronounced [lɛst].

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 39815, this pair ranks #1,526,122 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.

Frequency comparison

lasset#39,497
lässt#318

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "lasset" and "lässt" be used interchangeably?
No, "lasset" and "lässt" have distinct meanings and cannot be swapped without changing the meaning of a sentence. Understanding the specific definition and context for each word is essential for correct usage.

Remembering lasset vs lässt

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 “lasset” entry
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list