Which to use
“Schluss” is a noun and “schlüssig” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #1,042
- “Schluss” frequency rank
- #25,752
- “schlüssig” frequency rank
- 26794
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Schluss | schlüssig |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Ende oder Handlung des Beendens (siehe auch beenden) | logisch und überzeugend, folgerichtig (eine Argumentation, ein Beweis) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Schluss and schlüssig apart are highlighted. They share 6 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: Schluss is [ʃlʊs] while schlüssig is [ˈʃlʏsɪç]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 26794, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Schluss is recorded at frequency rank #1,042, classified as anoun, pronounced [ʃlʊs]. schlüssig is at rank #25,752, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈʃlʏsɪç].
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 26794, this pair ranks #1,812,281 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Schluss vs schlüssig
Shared letters: chls. Private to "Schluss": u. Private to "schlüssig": giü.
"Schluss" · 7 letters · shape CCCCVCC · "schlüssig" · 9 letters · shape CCCCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Schluss ← cshluss · scchluss · schhluss · schlluss · schlsus · schlus · schluß · schulss
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Schluss" and "schlüssig" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Schluss" or "schlüssig"?
Remembering Schluss vs schlüssig
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “Schluss”; for an adjective, it's “schlüssig”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Schluss” entry
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