Which to use
“zurückgeht” and “zurückzieht” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #18,448
- “zurückgeht” frequency rank
- #37,919
- “zurückzieht” frequency rank
- 56367
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | zurückgeht | zurückzieht |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 3. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv der Nebensatzkonjugation des Verbs zurückgehen | 3. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv der Nebensatzkonjugation des Verbs zurückziehen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set zurückgeht and zurückzieht apart are highlighted. They share 9 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. zurückgeht ([t͡suˈʁʏkˌɡeːt]) and zurückzieht ([t͡suˈʁʏkˌt͡siːt]) 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 56367, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
zurückgeht is recorded at frequency rank #18,448, classified as averb, pronounced [t͡suˈʁʏkˌɡeːt]. zurückzieht is at rank #37,919, tagged as averb, pronounced [t͡suˈʁʏkˌt͡siːt].
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 56367, this pair ranks #942,999 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of zurückgeht vs zurückzieht
Shared letters: cehkrtuzü. Private to "zurückgeht": g. Private to "zurückzieht": i.
"zurückgeht" · 10 letters · shape CVCVCCCVCC · "zurückzieht" · 11 letters · shape CVCVCCCVVCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "zurückgeht" and "zurückzieht" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "zurückgeht" or "zurückzieht"?
Remembering zurückgeht vs zurückzieht
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 “zurückgeht” entry
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