Which to use
“Satzung” and “Sitzung” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,621
- “Satzung” frequency rank
- #3,211
- “Sitzung” frequency rank
- 12832
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Satzung | Sitzung |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | schriftlich niedergelegte Grundordnung eines rechtlichen Zusammenschlusses (insbesondere eines Vereins oder einer Aktiengesellschaft) | mündliche Verhandlung eines Gerichts |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Satzung and Sitzung 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. Satzung ([ˈzat͡sʊŋ]) and Sitzung ([ˈzɪt͡sʊŋ]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by a single letter - a in “Satzung” becomes i in “Sitzung”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 12832, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Satzung is recorded at frequency rank #9,621, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈzat͡sʊŋ]. Sitzung is at rank #3,211, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈzɪt͡sʊŋ].
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 12832, this pair ranks #1,961,786 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Satzung vs Sitzung
Shared letters: gnstuz. Private to "Satzung": a. Private to "Sitzung": i.
"Satzung" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCC · "Sitzung" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Satzung" and "Sitzung" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Satzung" or "Sitzung"?
Remembering Satzung vs Sitzung
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 “Satzung” entry
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