Which to use
“zurückziehen” and “zurückzieht” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #10,207
- “zurückziehen” frequency rank
- #37,919
- “zurückzieht” frequency rank
- 48126
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | zurückziehen | zurückzieht |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | jemanden oder etwas in die Richtung ziehen, aus der er oder es kam; nach hinten ziehen | 3. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv der Nebensatzkonjugation des Verbs zurückziehen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set zurückziehen and zurückzieht apart are highlighted. They share 10 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. zurückziehen ([t͡suˈʁʏkˌt͡siːən]) 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 48126, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
zurückziehen is recorded at frequency rank #10,207, classified as averb, pronounced [t͡suˈʁʏkˌt͡siːən]. 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 48126, this pair ranks #1,259,897 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of zurückziehen vs zurückzieht
Shared letters: cehikruzü. Private to "zurückziehen": n. Private to "zurückzieht": t.
"zurückziehen" · 12 letters · shape CVCVCCCVVCVC · "zurückzieht" · 11 letters · shape CVCVCCCVVCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
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Remembering zurückziehen 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 “zurückziehen” entry
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