German word

machbar

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaxˌbaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectiveachievable

Example

Das ist ein machbares Ziel.

That is an achievable goal.

Illustration for machbar (achievable)

More examples

Prinzipiell ist eine Lösung machbar, wenn alle Parteien zustimmen.

In principle, a solution is achievable if all parties agree.

Core concept

A plan fits the available resources and conditions closely enough to become reality.

Common phrases

  • prinzipiell machbar

    achievable in principle

  • mit vertretbarem Aufwand machbar

    achievable with reasonable effort

Similar words

möglich: Possible in theory, without implying that the needed conditions are in place.
durchführbar: Practical to carry out according to a plan or set of procedures.
realisierbar: Likely to become real under actual conditions.
erreichbar: Possible to reach or obtain as a goal or destination.

Definition in German

So, dass etwas mit den vorhandenen Mitteln und Bedingungen erreicht oder umgesetzt werden kann.

Word origin

Machbar combines machen, meaning 'to do' or 'make', with the suffix -bar, which forms adjectives meaning 'able to be done'.

Usage tips

  • Machbar emphasizes practical feasibility, whereas möglich can describe something that is merely possible in theory.

Other meanings

  • feasibleadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Machbarkeitachievabilitynoun

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