Abzug

[ˈapˌt͡suːk]

/[ˈapˌt͡suːk]/ noun

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The verdict

“Abzug” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #6,755 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#6,755
frequency rank, German
5
letters
7
tracked misspellings
12
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Abrückung von Soldaten; taktische Bewegung von Truppen

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

Abzug vs azur
40% similar
Abzug vs Anzug
80% similar
Abzug vs Auszug
67% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for Abzug
PropertyValue
HeadwordAbzug
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈapˌt͡suːk]
Letters5
Frequency rank#6,755
Misspellings tracked7
Confusable pairs12
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Abzug” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Abzug lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Abzug is 5 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈapˌt͡suːk]. Corpus data places it at rank #6,755 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 7 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 7 likely wrong-spelling variants for Abzug, with forms such as "abbzug", "abuzg", and "abzgu". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 12 confusable-pair relationships, "azur", "Anzug", "Auszug", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Abzug, spelled A-B-Z-U-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Abrückung von Soldaten; taktische Bewegung von Truppen
  2. 2
    Ventilator zur Ableitung von Dämpfen und Gasen in der Küche oder Innenräumen
  3. 3
    Ergebnis einer fotografischen Vergrößerung in der Fotografie
  4. 4
    Zug, bei dem eine andere Figur aktiviert wird
  5. 5
    Mechanismus einer Schusswaffe, der den Schuss auslöst
  6. 6
    Verminderung einer Geldsumme um einen bestimmten Betrag
  7. 7
    Umfüllen des Weines während der Ausbauphase von einem in einen anderen Behälter, wobei die Trübungsreste entfernt werden

Synonyms

AbrückungAbzugszüngelAbstich

This word in other languages

pull-out(English)retirada(Español)retrait(Français)retirada(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: abbzug,abuzg,abzgu,abzugg,abzzug,azbug,bazug

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Abzug - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

abbzug1abuzg2abzgu2abzugg1abzzug1azbug2bazug2
Edit distance from "Abzug"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Abzug"?
"Abzug" is spelled A-B-Z-U-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈapˌt͡suːk].
What does "Abzug" mean?
As a noun, "Abzug" means: Abrückung von Soldaten; taktische Bewegung von Truppen
What words are commonly confused with "Abzug"?
"Abzug" is commonly confused with "azur", "Anzug", "Auszug". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Abzug"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Abzug" is [ˈapˌt͡suːk]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Abzug" come from?
"Abzug" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “Abzug”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is A-B-Z-U-G - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈapˌt͡suːk] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “azur” - see the side-by-side comparison. Abzug vs azur
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list