verständlich
understandable
Etwas ist leicht zu begreifen oder nachvollziehbar, sodass man es ohne Mühe erkennen oder erklären kann.
The German word verständlich is an adjective meaning "understandable" or "comprehensible". It is derived from the verb verstehen ("to understand"). The root here is stehen (to stand), but the focus is on verstehen meaning understanding.
Similar words:
- einleuchtend (clear, obvious)
- nachvollziehbar (traceable, comprehensible)
- verständlich emphasizes clarity and ease of understanding.
Differences:
- einleuchtend implies something is obvious or logical at first glance.
- nachvollziehbar suggests the ability to follow reasoning or replicate understanding.
- verständlich is more general, referring broadly to something that can be understood.
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Examples
Das ist absolut verständlich.adjective
That is absolutely understandable.
Ihre Anweisungen sind leicht verständlich.adjective
Her instructions are easily understandable.
Deine Erklärung ist sehr verständlich.adjective
Your explanation is very understandable.
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