adjective

zugänglich

hozzáférhető

Etwas, das leicht erreicht, betreten oder verstanden werden kann.

The German word "zugänglich" is an adjective meaning accessible or approachable. It comes from the verb "zugehen" (to go toward) and the suffix -lich (forming adjectives). It describes something or someone that can be reached, understood, or approached easily.

Similar words:

  • erreichbar (reachable)
  • offen (open)
  • begehbar (walkable, passable)

Differences:

  • zugänglich often implies general accessibility, including physical access or understandability, whereas erreichbar focuses more on the possibility of reaching a place or person.
  • offen means open and can refer to openness in attitude, not just accessibility.
  • begehbar specifically refers to something physically walkable or passable.

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Examples

Die Bibliothek ist für alle zugänglich.adjective

A könyvtár mindenki számára hozzáférhető.

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