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Describes information or data that can be accessed, downloaded, or requested electronically at any time.
Die aktuellen Fahrpläne sind auf der Webseite der Bahn abrufbar.
The current timetables are available on the railway company's website.
The adjective is formed from the verb 'abrufen' (to retrieve / call up) and the ending '-bar'. The ending '-bar' means that the action of the verb is possible. So 'abrufbar' literally means that something can be retrieved or called up.
Alle wichtigen Dokumente sind für die Mitarbeiter digital abrufbar.
All important documents are digitally available to the employees.
'Abrufbar' (available / on call) is very often used as a predicative adjective with the verb 'sein' (to be). The typical sentence structure is: 'Etwas/Jemand ist abrufbar' (Something/someone is available/on call).
Die Ergebnisse der Prüfung sind ab morgen online abrufbar.
The exam results will be available online starting tomorrow.
The subject of the sentence shows which meaning is intended. If 'abrufbar' refers to information, data, or media, it is about electronic availability. If it refers to people, services, or skills, it is about readiness for use.
Das Video ist auf der Plattform nicht mehr abrufbar.
The video is no longer available on the platform.
In a digital context, 'abrufbar' (available) is often combined with adverbs that describe access. Typical phrases are 'online abrufbar' (available online), 'digital abrufbar' (digitally available), or 'jederzeit abrufbar' (available at any time).
Die Kursunterlagen sind für alle Teilnehmer jederzeit abrufbar.
The course materials are available to all participants at any time.
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'verfügbar' and 'abrufbar' can both mean that you can use something. 'verfügbar' is the more general word: it fits products, appointments, rooms, people, or information. 'abrufbar' is used especially when information or data is available electronically and you can open, download, or request it when needed. It can also mean that a skill or resource can be used immediately. The words are confused because both express the idea of being 'ready'. In practice: online data is often 'abrufbar'; anything that is simply ready and available is 'verfügbar'.
Die Prüfungsergebnisse sind heute im Schulportal abrufbar.
The exam results are available today in the school portal.
Der Bericht ist ab morgen für alle Mitarbeiter verfügbar.
The report will be available to all employees starting tomorrow.