availability / accessibility
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availability
The possibility of contacting a person, for example by phone or email.
Die ständige Erreichbarkeit durch das Smartphone kann auch zu Stress führen.
Constant availability via smartphone can also lead to stress.
accessibility
The quality of a place being easy to access or reach.
Die gute Erreichbarkeit des Büros mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln war ein wichtiger Faktor bei der Standortwahl.
The office's good accessibility by public transportation was an important factor in choosing the location.
The word is a good example of German word formation: the verb 'erreichen' (to reach) becomes the adjective 'erreichbar' (reachable) with '-bar'. With the ending '-keit', it becomes the noun 'die Erreichbarkeit' (availability/reachability).
Die Erreichbarkeit des Chefs nach Feierabend ist eingeschränkt.
The boss's availability after work is limited.
You can tell from the context whether a person or a place is meant. If it is about communication (phone, email), a person is meant. If it is about means of transportation (car, train, on foot), a place is meant.
Bitte teilen Sie mir Ihre telefonische Erreichbarkeit für nächste Woche mit.
Please let me know your availability by phone for next week.
When referring to people, 'Erreichbarkeit' (availability) is often combined with adjectives such as 'ständig' (constant), 'gut' (good), or 'schlecht' (poor). It is a key word in discussions about the modern working world.
Viele Arbeitnehmer klagen über die geforderte ständige Erreichbarkeit.
Many employees complain about the constant availability that is expected of them.
When referring to places, accessibility is often specified by the means of transportation. Typical phrases are 'die Erreichbarkeit mit dem Auto' (accessibility by car) or 'die Erreichbarkeit mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln' (accessibility by public transportation).
Für Pendler ist die gute Erreichbarkeit mit der Bahn entscheidend.
For commuters, good accessibility by train is crucial.
connection / integration
Both words can express that a place is easy to access. “Anbindung” describes the available transport connections to the place, while “Erreichbarkeit” describes how easy it actually is to reach. Use “Anbindung” for the transport options and “Erreichbarkeit” for accessibility as a result.
Die gute Erreichbarkeit des Dorfes erleichtert den täglichen Weg zur Arbeit.
The village’s accessibility makes the daily commute easier.
Die gute Anbindung des Dorfes an die Stadt erleichtert den täglichen Weg zur Arbeit.
The village’s good transport connections to the city make the daily commute easier.
