adjective
vermittelbar
teachable
The German word "vermittelbar" is an adjective meaning "able to be mediated" or "transferable".
- It is made up of "vermitteln" (to mediate, to convey, to facilitate) and the suffix "-bar", which indicates ability or possibility.
- "Vermitteln" itself contains "mittel" (means, middle), related to mediating or serving as an intermediary.
Similar words:
- übertragbar (transferable)
- zugänglich (accessible)
- handhabbar (manageable)
Difference:
While vermittelbar specifically implies that something can be mediated, conveyed, or facilitated (often used in contexts of knowledge, skills, or communication), übertragbar emphasizes transferability or applicability to another context. Zugänglich refers more broadly to accessibility, and handhabbar focuses on manageability in practical terms.
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Die Fähigkeiten sind leicht vermittelbar.adjective
The skills are easily teachable.
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