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When do we write ß and when ss?

Learn once and for all when to use ß and when ss in German. This article will walk you through a simple rule that will help you.

When do we write ß and when ss?


When does ß become ss?


Here is the key with shoss and the ß!


old

new

The street is wet.

The street is wess.

she letsßt

she letssst

thaß

thass

he floß

he floss

the kisß

the kisss

REMEMBER: After a short vowel, ß becomes ss.


After a short vowel, ss is written.


The convergence of several


Consonant letters


Cases with many consonant letters


Simply combine them!


Shi
ff + Flight = Shiffflight


old

new

Plastic windowffenster

Plastic windowfffenster

Fast skaterlläufer

Fast skaterllläufer

Commacher

Commmacher

Stinnessel

Stinnnessel

Historreiniger

Historrreiniger

Nußschale

Nussschale

But still:
yet, Thi
rdt, Midday

REMEMBER: In compound words, all consonant letters are retained.


In compound words, all consonant letters are preserved.