Which to use
“Sturz” and “Stütze” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #6,978
- “Sturz” frequency rank
- #16,562
- “Stütze” frequency rank
- 23540
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Sturz | Stütze |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | heftiger Fall auf den Boden oder in die Tiefe | Bauteil, der Teile eines Gebäudes trägt |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Sturz and Stütze apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Sturz ([ʃtʊʁt͡s]) and Stütze ([ˈʃtʏt͡sə]) 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 23540, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Sturz is recorded at frequency rank #6,978, classified as anoun, pronounced [ʃtʊʁt͡s]. Stütze is at rank #16,562, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈʃtʏt͡sə].
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 23540, this pair ranks #1,859,946 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Sturz vs Stütze
Shared letters: stz. Private to "Sturz": ru. Private to "Stütze": eü.
"Sturz" · 5 letters · shape CCVCC · "Stütze" · 6 letters · shape CCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Sturz ← ssturz · struz · stturz · sturrz · sturzz · stuzr · sutrz · tsurz
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Sturz" and "Stütze" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Sturz" or "Stütze"?
Remembering Sturz vs Stütze
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 “Sturz” entry
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