Which to use
“Vorbau” and “Vorlauf” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #47,107
- “Vorbau” frequency rank
- #22,957
- “Vorlauf” frequency rank
- 70064
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Vorbau | Vorlauf |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Gebäudeteil, der aus dem eigentlichen Kerngebäude herausragt | die normale Laufrichtung |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Vorbau and Vorlauf apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Vorbau ([ˈfoːɐ̯ˌbaʊ̯]) and Vorlauf ([ˈfoːɐ̯laʊ̯f]) 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 70064, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Vorbau is recorded at frequency rank #47,107, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈfoːɐ̯ˌbaʊ̯]. Vorlauf is at rank #22,957, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈfoːɐ̯laʊ̯f].
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 70064, this pair ranks #457,575 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Vorbau vs Vorlauf
Shared letters: aoruv. Private to "Vorbau": b. Private to "Vorlauf": fl.
"Vorbau" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVV · "Vorlauf" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Vorbau" and "Vorlauf" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Vorbau" or "Vorlauf"?
Remembering Vorbau vs Vorlauf
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 “Vorbau” entry
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