abbaubar
can be dismantled
Designed so that something can be taken apart or dismantled.
EXAMPLE
Das Regal ist abbaubar und lässt sich leicht transportieren.
The shelving unit can be dismantled and is easy to transport.
abbaubar
dismantlable / degradable / extractable
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Meanings
abbaubar
degradable
Capable of being broken down and thereby eliminated through biological, chemical, or physical processes.
EXAMPLE
Die Verpackung besteht aus einem vollständig biologisch abbaubaren Material.
The packaging is made of a fully biodegradable material.
abbaubar
extractable
Describes natural resources such as coal, ore, or oil that can be extracted from their deposits, usually at a reasonable economic cost.
EXAMPLE
In der Region gibt es große Kohlevorkommen, die wirtschaftlich abbaubar sind.
There are large coal deposits in the region that are economically extractable.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry abbaubar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | abbaubar |
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After der, die, das
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Abbaubar' (dismantlable / degradable / extractable) consists of 'abbauen' (to dismantle / break down / extract) and the suffix '-bar'. The suffix indicates that something can undergo the action expressed by 'abbauen'; depending on the context, this means dismantling a structure, breaking down a substance, or extracting natural resources.
EXAMPLE
Die abbaubare Messetheke kann nach der Veranstaltung platzsparend gelagert werden.
The trade fair counter can be dismantled and stored compactly after the event.
Typical collocations
In the sense of 'demontierbar' (able to be dismantled), 'abbaubar' (able to be dismantled) is often used with objects or structures. Typical collocations include 'leicht abbaubar' (easy to dismantle), 'abbaubare Möbel' (furniture that can be dismantled), and 'abbaubare Konstruktion' (a structure that can be dismantled).
EXAMPLE
Das abbaubare Gerüst lässt sich ohne Spezialwerkzeug zerlegen.
The scaffolding can be dismantled without special tools.
Environmental context
When discussing materials, 'abbaubar' (degradable) is often used together with 'biologisch' (biologically) or 'vollständig' (completely). Context clues such as 'Mikroorganismen' (microorganisms), 'Kompost' (compost), or 'Umwelt' (environment) usually indicate that the meaning involves the breakdown of a substance.
EXAMPLE
Für die Tüten werden biologisch abbaubare Materialien verwendet.
Biodegradable materials are used for the bags.
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