Which to use
“outen” is a verb and “Outs” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #35,369
- “outen” frequency rank
- #45,496
- “Outs” frequency rank
- 80865
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | outen | Outs |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | etwas bis dahin Verheimlichtes über sich bekennen, bekannt machen | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Out |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set outen and Outs 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: outen is [ˈaʊ̯tn̩] while Outs is [aʊ̯t͡s]. 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 80865, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
outen is recorded at frequency rank #35,369, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯tn̩]. Outs is at rank #45,496, tagged as anoun, pronounced [aʊ̯t͡s].
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 80865, this pair ranks #186,924 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of outen vs Outs
Shared letters: otu. Private to "outen": en. Private to "Outs": s.
"outen" · 5 letters · shape VVCVC · "Outs" · 4 letters · shape VVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "outen" and "Outs" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "outen" or "Outs"?
Remembering outen vs Outs
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “outen”; for a noun, it's “Outs”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “outen” entry
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