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Describes that something can be bought, obtained, or procured. It means that a product or service is available.
Das neue Smartphone ist ab nächster Woche im Handel erhältlich.
The new smartphone will be available in stores starting next week.
The adjective 'erhältlich' derives from the verb 'erhalten' (to receive / obtain something). So it literally describes something that 'can be obtained'.
Informationen zu diesem Thema sind bei der Touristeninformation erhältlich.
Information on this topic is available from the tourist information office.
'Erhältlich' is almost always used together with the verb 'sein' (to be) and appears at the end of the sentence. The typical construction is: 'Etwas ist erhältlich.' (Something is available.)
Die Tickets für das Konzert sind ab morgen erhältlich.
Tickets for the concert will be available starting tomorrow.
Common details about the place or type of availability are 'im Handel erhältlich' (available in stores), 'online erhältlich' (available online), 'auf Anfrage erhältlich' (available on request), or 'in verschiedenen Größen erhältlich' (available in different sizes).
Dieses Modell ist leider nur noch in Blau erhältlich.
Unfortunately, this model is now only available in blue.
available / present
'vorhanden' and 'erhältlich' can both mean that something is there. 'vorhanden' only says that something exists or is available in a place. 'erhältlich' is used mainly for things that can be bought, obtained, or ordered. That is why 'erhältlich' is typical for products, tickets, or services. Learners may confuse the words because a product in a store can be both 'vorhanden' and 'erhältlich'. If it is only about something being there, use 'vorhanden'. If someone can obtain or buy it, 'erhältlich' is more precise.
In der Stadt ist das neue Buch ab Montag erhältlich.
The new book will be available in the city starting Monday.
Für die Aufgabe sind alle Unterlagen bereits vorhanden.
All the documents for the task are already available.