German word

sichtbar

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɪçtbaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectivevisible

Example

Ein sichtbares Zeichen hilft uns.

A visible sign helps us.

Illustration for sichtbar (visible)

More examples

Das Logo war für alle sichtbar an der Wand.

The logo was visible to everyone on the wall.

Core concept

A mark remains clear enough to catch the eye without special equipment.

Common phrases

  • für alle sichtbar

    visible to everyone

  • auf den ersten Blick sichtbar

    visible at first glance

  • deutlich sichtbar

    clearly visible

Similar words

deutlich: Plain and easy to make out.
erkennbar: Able to be recognized by distinctive features or clues.

Definition in German

So, dass es ohne Hilfsmittel gesehen werden kann.

Word origin

German formed sichtbar from Sicht and the productive suffix -bar, which creates adjectives expressing possibility or accessibility.

Usage tips

  • The phrase sichtbar machen means 'make visible', while sichtbar werden means 'become visible', so the two verbs express different changes.

Other meanings

  • noticeableadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Sichtbarkeitvisibilitynoun

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