German Conversation · Level 47
74 words
German word
erreichbar
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈʁaɪ̯çbaːɐ̯/
Meaning
- adjectiveavailable
Example
Ich bin heute den ganzen Tag erreichbar.
I am available all day today.
More examples
Sie ist außer Haus, aber per E-Mail erreichbar.
She is out of the house, but reachable by email.
Core concept
A person remains within a communication network, so a call, message, or visit can find them.
Common phrases
telefonisch erreichbar
reachable by phone
per E-Mail erreichbar
reachable by email
Similar words
kontaktierbar: Able to be contacted by phone, email, or another communication method.
ansprechbar: Responsive when spoken to or addressed.
verfügbar: Free for use or ready to be used.
zugänglich: Possible to reach, enter, or use.
Definition in German
so, dass man eine Person oder Stelle durch Anruf, Nachricht oder Besuch erreichen kann
Word origin
The adjective is built from erreichen and -bar, a productive suffix that forms words for what can be done or experienced.
Usage tips
- Erreichbar usually describes a person, office, or service that can be contacted, whereas available can also describe an item in stock.
Other meanings
- reachableadjective
- accessibleadjective
Opposites
- unerreichbarunreachableadjective
Related words
- Erreichbarkeitreachabilitynoun
- erreichenreachverb