Which to use
“versetzen” and “versetzt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,654
- “versetzen” frequency rank
- #4,081
- “versetzt” frequency rank
- 13735
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | versetzen | versetzt |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | vor einer Stelle zu einer anderen bewegen | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs versetzen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set versetzen and versetzt 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. versetzen ([fɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sn̩]) and versetzt ([fɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡st]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 13735, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
versetzen is recorded at frequency rank #9,654, classified as averb, pronounced [fɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sn̩]. versetzt is at rank #4,081, tagged as averb, pronounced [fɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡st].
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 13735, this pair ranks #1,956,064 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of versetzen vs versetzt
Shared letters: erstvz. Private to "versetzen": n. Private to "versetzt": -.
"versetzen" · 9 letters · shape CVCCVCCVC · "versetzt" · 8 letters · shape CVCCVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "versetzen" and "versetzt" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "versetzen" or "versetzt"?
Remembering versetzen vs versetzt
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 “versetzen” entry
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