vermeldenvsvermeldetWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“vermelden” and “vermeldet” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#40,284
“vermelden” frequency rank
#43,590
“vermeldet” frequency rank
83874
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature vermelden vermeldet
Definition etwas (eine Nachricht) bekanntgeben Partizip Perfekt des Verbs vermelden

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set vermelden and vermeldet apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

9 ch
vermelden
9 ch
vermeldet

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

vermelden and vermeldet form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by a single letter - n in “vermelden” becomes t in “vermeldet” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 83874, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

vermelden is recorded at frequency rank #40,284, classified as averb, pronounced [fɛɐ̯ˈmɛldn̩]. vermeldet is at rank #43,590, tagged as averb, pronounced [fɛɐ̯ˈmɛldət].

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 83874, this pair ranks #132,774 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.

Frequency comparison

vermelden#40,284
vermeldet#43,590

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "vermelden" and "vermeldet" be used interchangeably?
No, "vermelden" and "vermeldet" have distinct meanings and cannot be swapped without changing the meaning of a sentence. Understanding the specific definition and context for each word is essential for correct usage.

Remembering vermelden vs vermeldet

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 “vermelden” entry
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list