fühlbar
tangible
Perceptible through the sense of touch; having a quality that can be felt with the hand or body.
EXAMPLE
Die Unebenheit der Wand ist deutlich fühlbar.
The unevenness of the wall is clearly tangible.
fühlbar
perceptible
fühlbar – fühlbarer – am fühlbarsten
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Meanings
fühlbar
noticeable
Clearly detectable or perceptible, especially when referring to an effect, a change, or a feeling.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Gehaltserhöhung war die finanzielle Entlastung fühlbar.
After the pay raise, the financial relief was noticeable.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry fühlbar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | fühlbar |
|---|---|
| comparative | fühlbarer |
| superlative | am fühlbarsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Fühlbar' (perceptible) is made up of the verb 'fühlen' (to feel) and the ending '-bar'. Here, the ending indicates that something can be perceived by touch; in its figurative meaning, it refers to something that is clearly noticeable.
EXAMPLE
Die raue Oberfläche ist trotz des Stoffes fühlbar.
The rough surface can be felt despite the fabric covering it.
Context clue
When referring to a concrete surface or physical perception, 'fühlbar' (tangible) relates to the sense of touch. When used with a change, effect, or relief, it usually describes a clearly noticeable development.
EXAMPLE
Die feinen Rillen auf der Karte sind fühlbar.
The fine grooves on the card can be felt.
Die neue Regelung brachte eine fühlbare Verbesserung für die Beschäftigten.
The new regulation brought a noticeable improvement for employees.
Typical collocations
In its figurative meaning, 'fühlbar' (noticeable) frequently occurs with words such as 'Verbesserung' (improvement), 'Entlastung' (relief), 'Wirkung' (effect), or 'Veränderung' (change). It often describes a result that can be clearly perceived.
EXAMPLE
Durch die Therapie war nach einigen Wochen eine fühlbare Verbesserung eingetreten.
After a few weeks, a noticeable improvement had occurred as a result of the therapy.
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