Which to use
“schädigen” and “schädigt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #20,736
- “schädigen” frequency rank
- #36,012
- “schädigt” frequency rank
- 56748
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | schädigen | schädigt |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | jemandem oder etwas einen Schaden zufügen | 3. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs schädigen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set schädigen and schädigt apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. schädigen ([ˈʃɛːdɪɡn̩]) and schädigt ([ˈʃɛːdɪçt]) 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 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 56748, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
schädigen is recorded at frequency rank #20,736, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈʃɛːdɪɡn̩]. schädigt is at rank #36,012, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈʃɛːdɪçt].
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 56748, this pair ranks #928,169 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of schädigen vs schädigt
Shared letters: cdghisä. Private to "schädigen": en. Private to "schädigt": t.
"schädigen" · 9 letters · shape CCCVCVCVC · "schädigt" · 8 letters · shape CCCVCVCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "schädigen" and "schädigt" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "schädigen" or "schädigt"?
Remembering schädigen vs schädigt
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 “schädigen” entry
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