Which to use
“tilgen” and “trügen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #29,367
- “tilgen” frequency rank
- #48,553
- “trügen” frequency rank
- 77920
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | tilgen | trügen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | geliehenes Geld (oder allgemein Schulden) wieder zurückzahlen | etwas Unzutreffendes vortäuschen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set tilgen and trügen 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 trügen ([ˈtʁyːɡn̩]) 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 77920, 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]. trügen is at rank #48,553, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈtʁyːɡn̩].
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 77920, this pair ranks #249,896 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of tilgen vs trügen
Shared letters: egnt. Private to "tilgen": il. Private to "trügen": rü.
"tilgen" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "trügen" · 6 letters · shape CCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- tilgen ← itlgen · tiglen · tilegn · tilgenn · tilggen · tilgne · tillgen · tligen
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "tilgen" and "trügen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "tilgen" or "trügen"?
Remembering tilgen vs trügen
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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