Which to use
“tilgen” is a verb and “Tilgung” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #29,367
- “tilgen” frequency rank
- #24,954
- “Tilgung” frequency rank
- 54321
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | tilgen | Tilgung |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | geliehenes Geld (oder allgemein Schulden) wieder zurückzahlen | das Tilgen; der Anteil einer Annuitätszahlung, mit dem Kapital zurückgezahlt wird |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set tilgen and Tilgung apart are highlighted. They share 5 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: tilgen is [ˈtɪlɡn̩] while Tilgung is [ˈtɪlɡʊŋ]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 54321, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
tilgen is recorded at frequency rank #29,367, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈtɪlɡn̩]. Tilgung is at rank #24,954, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈtɪlɡʊŋ].
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 54321, this pair ranks #1,023,439 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of tilgen vs Tilgung
Shared letters: gilnt. Private to "tilgen": e. Private to "Tilgung": u.
"tilgen" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "Tilgung" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "tilgen" and "Tilgung" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "tilgen" or "Tilgung"?
Remembering tilgen vs Tilgung
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “tilgen”; for a noun, it's “Tilgung”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “tilgen” entry
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