adjective
überschaubar
manageable
Etwas, das leicht zu verstehen oder zu erfassen ist und nicht zu groß oder kompliziert wirkt.
The German word "überschaubar" is an adjective meaning manageable, comprehensible, or clear.
- It's made from the words:
- über = over, above
- schaubar (from "schauen") = watchable, visible
So, "überschaubar" literally implies something that can be looked over or clearly overseen.
Similar words:
- übersichtlich (clear, well-arranged)
- verständlich (understandable)
- kontrollierbar (controllable)
Differences:
- überschaubar emphasizes things being manageable or within one’s cognitive scope.
- übersichtlich focuses more on clarity and organization.
- verständlich stresses being easy to understand.
- kontrollierbar highlights being controllable or able to be regulated.
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Examples
Die Kosten für das Projekt bleiben überschaubar.adjective
The costs for the project remain manageable.
Der Zeitaufwand ist überschaubar.adjective
The time expenditure is manageable.
Heute sind die Herausforderungen überschaubar.adjective
Today the challenges are manageable.
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