verfügbar
available
Etwas, das genutzt oder bekommen werden kann, ist bereit oder vorhanden.
The German word "verfügbar" is an adjective meaning "available".
- It is formed from the verb "verfügen" (to have at one's disposal or to command) plus the suffix "-bar" (indicating capability or possibility).
- So, "verfügbar" literally means "capable of being used/at one’s disposal."
Similar words:
- erhältlich (obtainable)
- zugänglich (accessible)
- bereit (ready)
Difference:
- verfügbar emphasizes that something is currently ready for use or accessible.
- erhältlich is more about availability for purchase or acquisition.
- zugänglich stresses physical or metaphorical accessibility.
- bereit implies readiness, often of a person or system, rather than mere availability.
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Examples
Das Zimmer ist heute nicht verfügbar.adjective
The room is not available today.
Ein Tisch im Restaurant ist noch verfügbar.adjective
A table in the restaurant is still available.
Die Wohnung ist ab sofort verfügbar.adjective
The apartment is available immediately.
Einige Tickets sind noch verfügbar.adjective
Some tickets are still available.
Neue Informationen bleiben nur für kurze Zeit verfügbar.adjective
New information remains available only for a short time.
Nach dem Update waren nur wenige Programme verfügbar.adjective
After the update, only a few programs were available.
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