Which to use
“Mett” is a noun and “mutet” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #28,763
- “Mett” frequency rank
- #39,536
- “mutet” frequency rank
- 68299
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Mett | mutet |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | gewürztes Hackfleisch vom Schwein, manchmal auch mit Zwiebelstücken gemischt; kann roh gegessen oder wie Hackfleisch weiterverarbeitet werden | 2. Person Plural Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs muten |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Mett and mutet apart are highlighted. They share 3 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: Mett is [mɛt] while mutet is [ˈmuːtət]. 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 68299, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Mett is recorded at frequency rank #28,763, classified as anoun, pronounced [mɛt]. mutet is at rank #39,536, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈmuːtət].
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 68299, this pair ranks #512,239 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Mett vs mutet
Shared letters: emt. Private to "Mett": -. Private to "mutet": u.
"Mett" · 4 letters · shape CVCC · "mutet" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Mett" and "mutet" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Mett" or "mutet"?
Remembering Mett vs mutet
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “Mett”; for a verb, it's “mutet”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Mett” entry
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