erreichbar
reachable · accessible
So, dass man jemanden oder etwas gut finden, anrufen oder hinkommen kann.
The German word "erreichbar" is an adjective meaning "reachable" or "accessible". It is formed from the verb "erreichen" (to reach, to achieve) plus the suffix "-bar", which turns verbs into adjectives meaning "able to be ...".
Similar words include:
- zugänglich (accessible)
- bezahlbar (affordable, literally "payable") — similar suffix usage
- auffindbar (findable)
Difference:
- "erreichbar" specifically emphasizes the possibility of reaching a person, place, or goal.
- "zugänglich" often refers more to access or openness, like a building or information.
- "auffindbar" highlights the ability to be found or located.
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Examples
Das Ziel ist nun erreichbar.adjective
The goal is now reachable.
Mein Büro ist per Telefon immer erreichbar.adjective
My office is always reachable by phone.
Sind die Dokumente online für alle erreichbar?adjective
Are the documents online accessible to everyone?
Gestern war er wegen eines Termins kaum erreichbar.adjective
Yesterday he was hardly reachable because of an appointment.
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