die Wartbarkeit
maintainability
The German word "Wartbarkeit" is a noun that translates to "maintainability" in English. It is derived from "Warten" (to wait or maintain) and "Barke" (the suffix associated with "-ability", usually related to qualities of being or state).
"Wartbarkeit" refers to the ease with which something, such as equipment, software, or a system, can be maintained or repaired. Similar words in German include "Instandhaltungsfähigkeit" (sustainability), "Pflege" (care), and "Reparierbarkeit" (repairability).
The difference between "Wartbarkeit" and these similar words is primarily in context; for instance, while "Instandhaltungsfähigkeit" emphasizes the overall ability to maintain a system, "Wartbarkeit" specifically focuses on aspects related to maintenance processes and efforts. Additionally, "Reparierbarkeit" specifically concerns the capability of something to be repaired once it is broken.
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Examples
Die Wartbarkeit eines Systems ist für die Entwickler wichtig.noun
The maintainability of a system is important for the developers.
Gute Wartbarkeit senkt langfristig die Reparaturkosten.noun
Good maintainability reduces repair costs in the long term.
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