Which to use
“sämtlich” and “seitlich” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #41,487
- “sämtlich” frequency rank
- #9,261
- “seitlich” frequency rank
- 50748
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | sämtlich | seitlich |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | drückt aus, dass alle von einer bestimmten Gruppe gemeint sind | an der Seite, auf die Seite hin, von der Seite her |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set sämtlich and seitlich apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. sämtlich ([ˈzɛmtlɪç]) and seitlich ([ˈzaɪ̯tlɪç]) 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 50748, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
sämtlich is recorded at frequency rank #41,487, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈzɛmtlɪç]. seitlich is at rank #9,261, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈzaɪ̯tlɪç].
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 50748, this pair ranks #1,161,987 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of sämtlich vs seitlich
Shared letters: chilst. Private to "sämtlich": mä. Private to "seitlich": e.
"sämtlich" · 8 letters · shape CVCCCVCC · "seitlich" · 8 letters · shape CVVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- seitlich ← esitlich · seiltich · seitilch · seitlcih · seitlicch · seitlichh · seitlihc · seitllich
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "sämtlich" and "seitlich" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "sämtlich" or "seitlich"?
Remembering sämtlich vs seitlich
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 “sämtlich” entry
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