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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 for deployment / operational
“Einsatzbereit” and “einsatzfähig” can both express that someone or something can be used. “Einsatzbereit” highlights immediate readiness and availability. “Einsatzfähig” places more emphasis on everything working and the necessary requirements for deployment being met.
Nach der Reparatur aller Schäden ist das Fahrzeug wieder vollständig einsatzfähig.
After all the damage has been repaired, the vehicle is fully operational again.
Nach dem kurzen Morgencheck steht das Fahrzeug sofort einsatzbereit vor der Halle.
After the brief morning check, the vehicle is parked in front of the building, ready for immediate deployment.
