Which to use
“versetzen” is a verb and “Versetzung” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #9,654
- “versetzen” frequency rank
- #19,073
- “Versetzung” frequency rank
- 28727
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | versetzen | Versetzung |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | vor einer Stelle zu einer anderen bewegen | das Wechseln eines Schülers in eine gleichhohe oder nächsthöhere Klasse |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set versetzen and Versetzung apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: versetzen is [fɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sn̩] while Versetzung is [fɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sʊŋ]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 28727, 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]. Versetzung is at rank #19,073, tagged as anoun, pronounced [fɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sʊŋ].
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 28727, this pair ranks #1,779,667 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of versetzen vs Versetzung
Shared letters: enrstvz. Private to "versetzen": -. Private to "Versetzung": gu.
"versetzen" · 9 letters · shape CVCCVCCVC · "Versetzung" · 10 letters · shape CVCCVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- versetzen ← evrsetzen · verestzen · verrsetzen · versetezn · versettzen · versetzenn · versetzne · versetzzen
- Versetzung ← evrsetzung · verestzung · verrsetzung · versettzung · versetuzng · versetznug · versetzugn · versetzungg
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "versetzen" and "Versetzung" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "versetzen" or "Versetzung"?
Remembering versetzen vs Versetzung
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “versetzen”; for a noun, it's “Versetzung”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “versetzen” entry
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