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operational
Describes the state in which a person, device, or unit is ready to be used for a specific task or operation. It means that everything works and the necessary requirements for operation are met.
Nach der Reparatur ist das Feuerwehrauto wieder voll einsatzfähig.
After the repair, the fire engine is fully operational again.
The adjective is made up of the noun 'der Einsatz' (deployment/operation) and the suffix '-fähig' (capable). It literally means that someone or something is 'fähig für einen Einsatz' (capable of deployment).
Alle Rettungskräfte sind nach der Pause wieder einsatzfähig.
All emergency personnel are operational again after the break.
'Einsatzfähig' (operational) is usually used predicatively with the verb 'sein' (to be) to describe the state of readiness. The structure is: [subject] is (again/not) operational.
Der Computer ist nach dem Update wieder voll einsatzfähig.
The computer is fully operational again after the update.
This word is often used in the context of technology, the military, police, or emergency services. Typically, devices, vehicles, systems, or people are 'einsatzfähig' (operational).
Nur zwei der fünf Hubschrauber sind derzeit einsatzfähig.
Only two of the five helicopters are currently operational.
ready
'bereit' and 'einsatzfähig' can both express that someone or something is available for a task. 'bereit' is more general and can refer to people, plans, or actions: you are prepared or willing to start. 'einsatzfähig' is more specific and describes that a person, device, or team can actually be used and is functioning. The word fits especially in contexts involving technology, work, rescue services, the military, or organization. Learners may confuse the words because both sound like 'ready'. Remember: a person can be bereit, but a device has to be einsatzfähig.
Nach der Reparatur ist der alte Laptop wieder einsatzfähig.
After the repair, the old laptop is operational again.
Wir sind bereit, den Gästen das Essen zu bringen.
We are ready to bring the guests their food.