Which to use
“täuscht” and “täuschte” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #16,572
- “täuscht” frequency rank
- #44,984
- “täuschte” frequency rank
- 61556
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | täuscht | täuschte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 2. Person Plural Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs täuschen | 1. Person Singular Indikativ Präteritum Aktiv des Verbs täuschen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set täuscht and täuschte 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. täuscht ([tɔɪ̯ʃt]) and täuschte ([ˈtɔɪ̯ʃtə]) 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 extra letter(s) - “täuscht” sits inside “täuschte”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 61556, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
täuscht is recorded at frequency rank #16,572, classified as averb, pronounced [tɔɪ̯ʃt]. täuschte is at rank #44,984, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈtɔɪ̯ʃtə].
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 61556, this pair ranks #745,365 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of täuscht vs täuschte
Shared letters: chstuä. Private to "täuscht": -. Private to "täuschte": e.
"täuscht" · 7 letters · shape CVVCCCC · "täuschte" · 8 letters · shape CVVCCCCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "täuscht" and "täuschte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "täuscht" or "täuschte"?
Remembering täuscht vs täuschte
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 “täuscht” entry
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