Which to use
“zurückgelassen” and “zurücklassen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #19,464
- “zurückgelassen” frequency rank
- #28,487
- “zurücklassen” frequency rank
- 47951
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | zurückgelassen | zurücklassen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs zurücklassen | etwas oder jemanden dort lassen, wo es/er sich befindet, während man selbst sich fortbewegt |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set zurückgelassen and zurücklassen apart are highlighted. They share 12 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. zurückgelassen ([t͡suˈʁʏkɡəˌlasn̩]) and zurücklassen ([t͡suˈʁʏkˌlasn̩]) 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 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 47951, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
zurückgelassen is recorded at frequency rank #19,464, classified as averb, pronounced [t͡suˈʁʏkɡəˌlasn̩]. zurücklassen is at rank #28,487, tagged as averb, pronounced [t͡suˈʁʏkˌlasn̩].
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 47951, this pair ranks #1,266,100 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of zurückgelassen vs zurücklassen
Shared letters: aceklnrsuzü. Private to "zurückgelassen": g. Private to "zurücklassen": -.
"zurückgelassen" · 14 letters · shape CVCVCCCVCVCCVC · "zurücklassen" · 12 letters · shape CVCVCCCVCCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "zurückgelassen" and "zurücklassen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "zurückgelassen" or "zurücklassen"?
Remembering zurückgelassen vs zurücklassen
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 “zurückgelassen” entry
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