vermutetevsvermutetenWhat's the difference?

Which to use

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

#15,511
“vermutete” frequency rank
#24,179
“vermuteten” frequency rank
39690
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature vermutete vermuteten
Definition Nominativ Singular Femininum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs vermutet Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs vermutet

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set vermutete and vermuteten apart are highlighted. They share 9 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

9 ch
vermutete
10 ch
vermuteten

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

vermutete and vermuteten 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 1 extra letter(s) - “vermutete” sits inside “vermuteten” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 39690, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

vermutete is recorded at frequency rank #15,511, classified as anadj, pronounced [fɛɐ̯ˈmuːtətə]. vermuteten is at rank #24,179, tagged as anadj, pronounced [fɛɐ̯ˈmuːtətn̩].

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 39690, this pair ranks #1,529,675 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.

Frequency comparison

vermutete#15,511
vermuteten#24,179

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "vermutete" and "vermuteten" be used interchangeably?
No, "vermutete" and "vermuteten" 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 vermutete vs vermuteten

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

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