German word

erkennbar

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈkɛnbaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectiveidentifiable

Example

Der Fehler ist leicht erkennbar.

The error is easily identifiable.

Illustration for erkennbar (identifiable)

More examples

Das Logo war für den Laien sofort erkennbar.

The logo was immediately identifiable to a layperson.

Core concept

A clue or pattern lets an observer pick one thing out from similar things.

Common phrases

  • optisch erkennbar

    visually identifiable

  • für den Laien erkennbar

    identifiable to a layperson

  • auf Anhieb erkennbar

    identifiable at a glance

Similar words

sichtbar: Able to be seen with the naked eye.
offensichtlich: Clear enough to leave little or no doubt.
deutlich: Clear in form or meaning and easy to distinguish.

Definition in German

So, dass man etwas anhand von Merkmalen oder Zeichen unterscheiden kann.

Word origin

Erkennbar is formed from erkennen, meaning 'recognize', plus -bar, a suffix expressing that something can be done.

Usage tips

  • English 'recognizable' often suggests familiarity, while German 'erkennbar' also commonly means detectable from a feature or sign.

Other meanings

  • recognizableadjective

Opposites

  • unerkennbarunidentifiableadjective

Related words

  • Erkennbarkeitidentifiabilitynoun
  • Erkennungrecognitionnoun

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