vorhanden
available
Etwas ist da und kann benutzt oder gesehen werden.
The German word "vorhanden" is an adjective meaning "available," "existent," or "present."
- It is composed of two parts:
- vor — "before" or "in front"
- handen — related to "Hand" (hand), historically meaning "at hand" or "available"
Similar words:
- existierend — existing
- verfügbar — available
- da — there/present
- bereit — ready
Differences:
- vorhanden stresses that something physically or conceptually exists or is present.
- verfügbar emphasizes availability for use.
- existierend is more formal/literal, just describing existence.
- da is more general for presence, often situational.
- bereit focuses on readiness/preparedness rather than mere presence.
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Examples
Das Buch ist bereits vorhanden.adjective
The book is already available.
Die Informationen sind vorhanden.adjective
The information is available.
Das Buch ist nicht vorhanden.adjective
The book is not available.
Es ist bereits vorhanden.adjective
It is already available.
In diesem Zimmer sind keine Stühle vorhanden.adjective
There are no chairs available in this room.
Genügend Ressourcen sind vorhanden.adjective
Sufficient resources are available.
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