adjective

brauchbar

usable

Etwas ist für einen Zweck gut zu nutzen und hilft im Alltag oder bei einer Aufgabe.

Definition & meaning

The German adjective brauchbar describes something that is suitable for a specific purpose or capable of being used. It generally implies that an object or idea is functional, useful, or of sufficient quality to serve its intended function.

Meaning 1 (Utility): Useful, usable, or fit for use. It describes something that works as intended.
Meaning 2 (Quality/Competence): Capable or adequate. When referring to a person or their work, it means they are competent or that the work produced is of a standard that can be utilized or accepted.

Grammar & Word origin

brauchbar is an adjective that can be declined according to German grammar rules (e.g., ein brauchbares Werkzeug, der brauchbare Vorschlag).

It is a compound word derived from:

brauchen : The verb meaning "to need" or "to use."
-bar: A suffix equivalent to the English "-able" or "-ible," indicating capability or potential.

Essentially, the word literally translates to "use-able."