Which to use
“zurückgesetzt” and “zurückversetzt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #40,342
- “zurückgesetzt” frequency rank
- #45,719
- “zurückversetzt” frequency rank
- 86061
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | zurückgesetzt | zurückversetzt |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs zurücksetzen | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs zurückversetzen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set zurückgesetzt and zurückversetzt 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. zurückgesetzt ([t͡suˈʁʏkɡəˌzɛt͡st]) and zurückversetzt ([t͡suˈʁʏkfɛɐ̯ˌzɛt͡st]) 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 86061, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
zurückgesetzt is recorded at frequency rank #40,342, classified as averb, pronounced [t͡suˈʁʏkɡəˌzɛt͡st]. zurückversetzt is at rank #45,719, tagged as averb, pronounced [t͡suˈʁʏkfɛɐ̯ˌzɛt͡st].
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 86061, this pair ranks #99,217 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of zurückgesetzt vs zurückversetzt
Shared letters: cekrstuzü. Private to "zurückgesetzt": g. Private to "zurückversetzt": v.
"zurückgesetzt" · 13 letters · shape CVCVCCCVCVCCC · "zurückversetzt" · 14 letters · shape CVCVCCCVCCVCCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "zurückgesetzt" and "zurückversetzt" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "zurückgesetzt" or "zurückversetzt"?
Remembering zurückgesetzt vs zurückversetzt
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 “zurückgesetzt” entry
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