Which to use
“zweifeln” and “zweifle” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,309
- “zweifeln” frequency rank
- #21,860
- “zweifle” frequency rank
- 31169
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | zweifeln | zweifle |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Zweifeln ausgesetzt sein, sich nicht recht entscheiden können und unsicher sein | 2. Person Singular Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs zweifeln |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set zweifeln and zweifle apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
zweifeln and zweifle form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 31169, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
zweifeln is recorded at frequency rank #9,309, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈt͡svaɪ̯fl̩n]. zweifle is at rank #21,860, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈt͡svaɪ̯flə].
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 31169, this pair ranks #1,733,466 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "zweifeln" and "zweifle" be used interchangeably?
Remembering zweifeln vs zweifle
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 “zweifeln” entry
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