German word

nachvollziehbar

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaːxˌfɔltsiːˌbaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunderstandable

Example

Seine Erklärung ist nachvollziehbar.

His explanation is understandable.

Illustration for nachvollziehbar (understandable)

More examples

Er gab ein nachvollziehbares Beispiel.

He gave an understandable example.

Core concept

Each link in a chain of reasons is visible, allowing a listener to follow how one point leads logically to the next.

Common phrases

  • ein nachvollziehbares Argument

    an understandable argument

  • nicht immer nachvollziehbar

    not always understandable

Similar words

verständlich: Easy to understand because the meaning is expressed clearly.
plausibel: Seeming likely or reasonable in light of the facts and circumstances.
einleuchtend: Clear and convincing in a way that feels immediately obvious.
glaubwürdig: Worthy of trust because the information or speaker seems reliable.

Definition in German

So, dass eine Erklärung einsichtig ist und für andere logisch erscheint.

Word origin

The adjective derives from the verb nachvollziehen, formed with nach- and vollziehen, and adds -bar to express that the process can be followed mentally.

Usage tips

  • Das klingt nachvollziehbar means that something sounds reasonable or understandable, not that the speaker necessarily agrees with it.

Other meanings

  • logicaladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Unnachvollziehbarkeitincomprehensibilitynoun

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