begehbar
walkable
Describes a path, terrain, or surface that you can enter on foot and use safely.
EXAMPLE
Der Wanderweg ist auch für Familien mit Kindern gut begehbar.
The hiking trail is also easily walkable for families with children.
begehbar
walkable / walk-in
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Meanings
begehbar
walk-in
Describes a room or piece of furniture that is large enough for a person to walk into. The best-known example is the 'begehbarer Kleiderschrank' (walk-in closet).
EXAMPLE
Sie träumt von einem Schlafzimmer mit einem begehbaren Kleiderschrank.
She dreams of a bedroom with a walk-in closet.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is built from the verb 'begehen' and the ending '-bar'. 'Etwas begehen' means to walk on something, and '-bar' means that something is possible. So 'begehbar' literally means 'something that can be walked on'.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sturm war der Waldweg nicht mehr sicher begehbar.
After the storm, the forest path was no longer safely walkable.
Context clue
The noun that appears with 'begehbar' reveals the meaning. If it refers to paths or terrain, it means 'usable on foot'. If it refers to furniture or rooms, it means 'large enough to walk into'.
EXAMPLE
Der Pfad zum Gipfel ist sehr steil, aber begehbar.
The path to the summit is very steep, but walkable.
Typical combinations
In the meaning 'usable on foot', 'begehbar' (walkable) is often combined with adverbs that describe the condition, for example 'gut' (well/easily), 'sicher' (safely), 'schwer' (with difficulty), or 'frei begehbar' (freely accessible).
EXAMPLE
Im Winter sind viele Bergwege nur schwer begehbar.
In winter, many mountain paths are only walkable with difficulty.
Fixed combination
The best-known and most frequent use in this meaning is the fixed combination 'der begehbare Kleiderschrank' (walk-in closet). This is a very popular wish in home furnishing.
EXAMPLE
Ihr größter Traum ist ein eigener begehbarer Kleiderschrank.
Her biggest dream is her own walk-in closet.
Compare with
begehbar vs befahrbar
passable / drivable
Befahrbar and begehbar both describe a path or surface that can be used and traversed. Befahrbar specifically refers to use with a vehicle, while begehbar refers to walking on it safely. Use the word that matches the intended means of travel.
begehbar
Nach dem Schneeräumen ist der Fußweg wieder sicher begehbar.
After the snow was cleared, the footpath was safe to walk on again.
befahrbar
Nach dem Schneeräumen ist die Straße wieder mit dem Auto befahrbar.
After the snow was cleared, the road was drivable again.
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