permeable / open
durchlässig – durchlässiger – am durchlässigsten
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permeable
Allowing liquids, gases, light, or other substances to pass through; not sealed or impenetrable.
Der Stoff ist sehr durchlässig und lässt viel Wasser hindurch.
The fabric is very permeable and lets a lot of water through.
open
Designed or regulated so that people, goods, or information can pass through relatively easily.
Die Grenze zwischen den beiden Ländern ist inzwischen sehr durchlässig.
The border between the two countries is now very open.
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When describing materials, the first part of a compound often indicates what can pass through. Common examples are 'wasserdurchlässig' (water-permeable), 'lichtdurchlässig' (light-transmitting), and 'luftdurchlässig' (air-permeable).
Für einen Regenmantel ist ein wasserdurchlässiger Stoff ungeeignet.
A water-permeable fabric is unsuitable for a raincoat.
When describing a physical property, 'durchlässig für' (permeable to) is often used with the accusative. The substance or radiation that can pass through is named after 'für'.
Die Membran ist für Sauerstoff durchlässig.
The membrane is permeable to oxygen.
In its figurative sense, 'durchlässig' (open) often appears with words such as 'Grenze' (border), 'System' (system), or 'Struktur' (structure). You can recognize this meaning from the context: it refers to people, goods, or information rather than a substance or material.
Das neue System ist für externe Informationen besonders durchlässig.
The new system is particularly open to external information.
