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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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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 zugänglich
accessible
'zugänglich' and 'begehbar' can both mean that you can get into a place or move around there. 'zugänglich' is more general: a place is reachable or may be entered. 'begehbar' is more specific and means that you can enter and use a surface, path, or area on foot. With rooms or furniture, 'begehbar' also means that they are large enough to walk into, for example a 'begehbarer Kleiderschrank' (walk-in closet). The words can be confused when talking about places. As a simple guide: 'zugänglich' is more about the question: Can I get there or get inside? 'begehbar' is more about the question: Can I walk there safely or walk inside?
begehbar
Nach dem Regen ist der Waldweg wieder begehbar.
After the rain, the forest path is walkable again.
zugänglich
Der Garten ist nur durch ein kleines Tor zugänglich.
The garden is accessible only through a small gate.
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