zugänglich
accessible
Etwas, das leicht erreicht, betreten oder verstanden werden kann.
The German word "zugänglich" is an adjective meaning "accessible" or "approachable."
- It is composed of "zugang" (access) and the suffix "-lich" (making it an adjective).
- "Zugang" means the way or possibility to reach or enter something.
Similar words:
- erreichbar (reachable)
- offen (open)
- benutzbar (usable)
Differences:
- "zugänglich" emphasizes ease of physical or metaphorical access or approach.
- "erreichbar" emphasizes being able to be reached, often geographically or in communication.
- "offen" often means open in a more literal or social sense (e.g., open places, open-minded).
- "benutzbar" highlights usability or functionality rather than mere access.
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Examples
Die Bibliothek ist für alle zugänglich.adjective
The library is accessible for everyone.
Dieser Park ist für alle zugänglich.adjective
This park is accessible to everyone.
Die Bibliothek bleibt heute nicht zugänglich.adjective
The library is not accessible today.
Diese Bibliothek bleibt jedem zugänglich.adjective
This library remains accessible to everyone.
Der Garten ist immer zugänglich.adjective
The garden is always accessible.
Das moderne Gebäude ist vollständig barrierefrei und somit für alle zugänglich.adjective
The modern building is completely barrier-free and therefore accessible to everyone.
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