Which to use
“lasset” and “lautet” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #39,497
- “lasset” frequency rank
- #2,346
- “lautet” frequency rank
- 41843
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | lasset | lautet |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 2. Person Plural Konjunktiv I Präsens Aktiv des Verbs lassen | 3. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs lauten |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set lasset and lautet 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. lasset ([ˈlasət]) and lautet ([ˈlaʊ̯tət]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 41843, 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]. lautet is at rank #2,346, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈlaʊ̯tət].
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 41843, this pair ranks #1,467,406 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of lasset vs lautet
Shared letters: aelt. Private to "lasset": s. Private to "lautet": u.
"lasset" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "lautet" · 6 letters · shape CVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "lasset" and "lautet" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "lasset" or "lautet"?
Remembering lasset vs lautet
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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