English–German

“eligible” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnˈfʁaːgə/

Example

Für diese Stelle kommt nur er infrage.

Only he is eligible for this position.

Illustration for infrage (eligible)

How to say “eligible” in German

“Eligible” in German is infrage.

A candidate or possibility placed on the table for a particular choice.

Full entry for infrage: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with infrage

Bei knappem Budget kommen nur kostengünstige Maßnahmen infrage.

With a limited budget, only cost-effective measures are eligible.

Tips for using infrage

  • Nicht infrage kommen marks a person or option as ruled out, so nicht changes the practical meaning completely.

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