German word

verfügbar

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈfyːkbaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectiveavailable

Example

Wir haben noch ein verfügbares Exemplar.

We still have one copy available.

Illustration for verfügbar (available)

More examples

Die Software ist zum Download verfügbar.

The software is available for download.

Core concept

A thing or service is within immediate reach, ready for use or acquisition.

Common phrases

  • weltweit verfügbar

    available worldwide

  • zum Download verfügbar

    available for download

  • nur digital verfügbar

    available only digitally

Similar words

vorhanden: Existing on hand or in a specific place.
erhältlich: Sold by a shop or website and ready to buy.
lieferbar: Available for delivery after an order is placed.
zugänglich: Permitting entry or access to information or other resources.

Definition in German

Für Dinge oder Dienste, die derzeit vorhanden sind und sofort genutzt oder erworben werden können; oft in der Form „verfügbar sein“ gebraucht.

Word origin

Verfügbar is formed from verfügen and the suffix -bar, expressing that something is at a person's disposal and can therefore be used or obtained.

Usage tips

  • Verfügbar is common in stock and system notices, while erhältlich focuses more specifically on something that can be obtained or bought.

Other meanings

  • obtainableadjective
  • purchasableadjective

Opposites

  • ausverkauftsold outadjective
  • unverfügbarunavailableadjective

Related words

  • Verfügbarkeitavailabilitynoun
  • Verfügungdisposalnoun

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