German word

variabel

Pronunciation

IPA/vaˈʁi̯aːbl̩/

Meaning

  • adjectivevariable

Example

Wir haben einen variablen Zeitplan.

We have a variable schedule.

Illustration for variabel (variable)

More examples

Ein variabler Preis erschwert die Kalkulation.

A variable price complicates the calculation.

Core concept

A dial setting that shifts between different values.

Common phrases

  • eine variable Größe

    a variable magnitude

  • ein variabler Preis

    a variable price

  • unter variablen Bedingungen

    under variable conditions

Similar words

flexibel: Able to adapt easily to changing situations or requirements.
veränderlich: Changing over time or with conditions instead of staying constant.
wechselhaft: Frequently changing over short periods and lacking stability.

Definition in German

variabel bezeichnet etwas, dessen Wert oder Zustand sich ändern kann.

Word origin

German variabel is borrowed from Latin variabilis, 'changeable', which is formed from variare, 'to change'.

Usage tips

  • As an attributive adjective, variabel takes normal German endings: ein variabler Plan, eine variable Größe, and ein variables Einkommen.

Other meanings

  • changeableadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Variabilitätvariabilitynoun
  • Variablevariablenoun
  • variierenvaryverb

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