Which to use
“Rausch” and “Rutsch” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #11,313
- “Rausch” frequency rank
- #19,025
- “Rutsch” frequency rank
- 30338
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Rausch | Rutsch |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | mentaler Zustand der Glückseligkeit oder auch der Verwirrung und Übelkeit, wenn Drogenkonsum Wirkung zeigt | Gleiten, Schlittern über den Erdboden |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Rausch and Rutsch apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Rausch ([ʁaʊ̯ʃ]) and Rutsch ([ʁʊt͡ʃ]) 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 30338, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Rausch is recorded at frequency rank #11,313, classified as anoun, pronounced [ʁaʊ̯ʃ]. Rutsch is at rank #19,025, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ʁʊt͡ʃ].
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 30338, this pair ranks #1,749,844 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Rausch vs Rutsch
Shared letters: chrsu. Private to "Rausch": a. Private to "Rutsch": t.
"Rausch" · 6 letters · shape CVVCCC · "Rutsch" · 6 letters · shape CVCCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Rausch" and "Rutsch" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Rausch" or "Rutsch"?
Remembering Rausch vs Rutsch
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 “Rausch” entry
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