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conceivable
Describes that something is imaginable, possible, or plausible. It is often used with superlatives to express the highest possible degree (e.g., 'die denkbar beste Lösung' — the best conceivable solution).
Es ist denkbar, dass wir das Projekt früher als geplant abschließen.
It is conceivable that we will finish the project earlier than planned.
The word consists of the verb 'denken' (to think) and the ending '-bar'. This ending means 'can be ...' and turns verbs into adjectives. 'Denkbar' (conceivable) therefore literally means 'what can be thought'.
Eine schnelle Lösung ist in dieser Situation kaum denkbar.
A quick solution is hardly conceivable in this situation.
'Denkbar' (conceivable) is very often used to intensify a superlative. It then means 'the absolutely ...' or 'the ... that one can imagine'. The word order is: 'der/die/das denkbar' + superlative.
Das war die denkbar schlechteste Antwort, die er geben konnte.
That was the worst possible answer he could give.
A very common construction is 'Es ist denkbar, dass ...' (It is conceivable that ...). This introduces a possibility or an imaginable situation. The 'dass' clause is a subordinate clause with the verb at the end.
Es ist denkbar, dass die Preise weiter steigen werden.
It is conceivable that prices will continue to rise.
possible
'möglich' and 'denkbar' overlap when something is not certain but is being considered as a possibility. 'möglich' is very general and fits many everyday situations. 'denkbar' sounds a little more considered and especially means: you can imagine it, or it is plausible. 'denkbar' is often used when you are examining several explanations, solutions, or developments. 'möglich' is more natural when you simply want to say that something might happen.
Nach dem Gespräch ist auch eine andere Lösung denkbar.
After the conversation, another solution is also conceivable.
Es ist möglich, dass der Zug heute zehn Minuten später kommt.
It is possible that the train will arrive ten minutes later today.