Which to use
“losen” is a verb and “Lotsen” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #22,422
- “losen” frequency rank
- #45,433
- “Lotsen” frequency rank
- 67855
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | losen | Lotsen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | eine Entscheidung per Los herbeiführen | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Lotse |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set losen and Lotsen apart are highlighted. They share 5 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: losen is [ˈloːzn̩] while Lotsen is [ˈloːt͡sn̩]. 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 67855, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
losen is recorded at frequency rank #22,422, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈloːzn̩]. Lotsen is at rank #45,433, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈloːt͡sn̩].
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 67855, this pair ranks #526,612 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of losen vs Lotsen
Shared letters: elnos. Private to "losen": -. Private to "Lotsen": t.
"losen" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "Lotsen" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "losen" and "Lotsen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "losen" or "Lotsen"?
Remembering losen vs Lotsen
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “losen”; for a noun, it's “Lotsen”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “losen” entry
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