enforceable
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enforceable
Describes something (e.g., a plan, a right, a rule) that can be put into practice or implemented, even against resistance.
Die vorgeschlagene Regelung ist ohne die Zustimmung aller Abteilungen nicht durchsetzbar.
The proposed regulation is not enforceable without the approval of all departments.
The word consists of the verb 'durchsetzen' (to enforce / to push through) and the ending '-bar' (-able). The ending '-bar' means 'can be ...', so 'durchsetzbar' literally means that something 'can be enforced' or 'can be pushed through'.
Ein Recht ist nur dann wertvoll, wenn es auch gerichtlich durchsetzbar ist.
A right is only valuable if it is also enforceable in court.
The adjective is very often used in a weakened or negative form. Typical combinations are 'nicht durchsetzbar' (not enforceable), 'kaum durchsetzbar' (hardly enforceable), or 'schwer durchsetzbar' (difficult to enforce).
Diese Forderung ist politisch nur schwer durchsetzbar.
This demand is politically very difficult to enforce.
'Durchsetzbar' (enforceable) is often used in legal, political, or business contexts. It often describes abstract nouns such as 'Anspruch' (claim), 'Forderung' (demand), 'Recht' (right), 'Plan' (plan), or 'Interesse' (interest).
Der Anwalt prüft, ob Ihr Anspruch auf Schadensersatz überhaupt durchsetzbar ist.
The lawyer is checking whether your claim for damages is even enforceable.
feasible
“Umsetzbar” and “durchsetzbar” can both mean that a plan can be put into effect. “Umsetzbar” emphasizes the practical translation into concrete measures, while “durchsetzbar” additionally indicates overcoming resistance. Use “umsetzbar” when the focus is on practical feasibility, and “durchsetzbar” when opposition is expected.
Die neue Regel ist trotz des Widerstands im Verein durchsetzbar.
The new rule can be enforced despite resistance within the club.
Der Plan ist mit dem vorhandenen Budget und einem klaren Zeitplan umsetzbar.
The plan can be implemented with the available budget and a clear schedule.
