Which to use
“tilgen” and “tippen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #29,367
- “tilgen” frequency rank
- #11,132
- “tippen” frequency rank
- 40499
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | tilgen | tippen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | geliehenes Geld (oder allgemein Schulden) wieder zurückzahlen | es kurz mit dem Finger, einem Stock oder Ähnlichem berühren |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set tilgen and tippen apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. tilgen ([ˈtɪlɡn̩]) and tippen ([ˈtɪpn̩]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 40499, 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]. tippen is at rank #11,132, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈtɪpn̩].
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 40499, this pair ranks #1,506,691 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of tilgen vs tippen
Shared letters: eint. Private to "tilgen": gl. Private to "tippen": p.
"tilgen" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "tippen" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "tilgen" and "tippen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "tilgen" or "tippen"?
Remembering tilgen vs tippen
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 “tilgen” entry
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