Which to use
“läuten” is a verb and “Leuten” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #21,685
- “läuten” frequency rank
- #1,114
- “Leuten” frequency rank
- 22799
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | läuten | Leuten |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Geräusche durch das Bewegen einer Glocke hervorrufen | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Leute |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set läuten and Leuten apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Say them out loud and nothing separates them: läuten and Leuten carry the same recorded pronunciation, [ˈlɔɪ̯tn̩]. Grammar is what tells them apart: one is averb, the other anoun, so most sentences will only accept one of them. They differ by a single letter - ä in “läuten” becomes e in “Leuten”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 22799, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
läuten is recorded at frequency rank #21,685, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈlɔɪ̯tn̩]. Leuten is at rank #1,114, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈlɔɪ̯tn̩].
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 22799, this pair ranks #1,869,613 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of läuten vs Leuten
Shared letters: elntu. Private to "läuten": ä. Private to "Leuten": -.
"läuten" · 6 letters · shape CVVCVC · "Leuten" · 6 letters · shape CVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Leuten ← eluten · letuen · leuetn · leutenn · leutne · leutten · lleuten · lueten
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "läuten" and "Leuten" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "läuten" or "Leuten"?
Remembering läuten vs Leuten
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “läuten”; for a noun, it's “Leuten”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “läuten” entry
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