Which to use
“vergraben” and “vertragen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #17,755
- “vergraben” frequency rank
- #9,481
- “vertragen” frequency rank
- 27236
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | vergraben | vertragen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ein Loch in die Erde, den Boden machen, etwas hineinlegen oder -werfen und das Loch wieder zuschütten | eine unangenehme Situation oder etwas ohne körperlichen Schaden oder negative Gefühle mitmachen/aushalten können |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set vergraben and vertragen 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. vergraben ([ˌfɛɐ̯ˈɡʁaːbn̩]) and vertragen ([fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaːɡn̩]) 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 27236, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
vergraben is recorded at frequency rank #17,755, classified as averb, pronounced [ˌfɛɐ̯ˈɡʁaːbn̩]. vertragen is at rank #9,481, tagged as averb, pronounced [fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaːɡn̩].
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 27236, this pair ranks #1,805,061 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of vergraben vs vertragen
Shared letters: aegnrv. Private to "vergraben": b. Private to "vertragen": t.
"vergraben" · 9 letters · shape CVCCCVCVC · "vertragen" · 9 letters · shape CVCCCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "vergraben" and "vertragen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "vergraben" or "vertragen"?
Remembering vergraben vs vertragen
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 “vergraben” entry
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