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Describes a (video) game, a level, or a character that functions technically and can be used or played by a player.
Nach dem neuesten Update ist das Spiel endlich wieder flüssig spielbar.
After the latest update, the game is finally playable smoothly again.
The adjective is made up of the verb 'spielen' (to play) and the ending '-bar'. The ending '-bar' often means 'can be ...' and forms adjectives from verbs (e.g., lesbar, essbar, machbar).
Das Buch ist so klein gedruckt, dass es kaum lesbar ist.
The book is printed so small that it is barely readable.
The exact meaning of 'spielbar' (playable) depends heavily on the context. Words like 'Spiel' (game), 'Rasen' (lawn/pitch), 'Musikstück' (piece of music), or 'Rolle' (role) in the sentence show you whether it is about gaming, sports, music, or theater.
Der Charakter ist erst ab Level 10 spielbar. (Gaming)
The character is only playable from level 10. (Gaming)
In a gaming context, 'spielbar' (playable) often describes technical quality. Typical adverbs are 'flüssig' (smoothly), 'ruckelfrei' (without stuttering), or 'gut' (well/good) to evaluate a game's performance.
Nach dem Patch ist das Spiel auf älteren Konsolen nicht mehr flüssig spielbar.
After the patch, the game is no longer smoothly playable on older consoles.
In sports, 'spielbar' (playable) refers to the condition of a playing field. A typical phrase is that a referee declares the field or pitch 'für spielbar' (playable).
Obwohl es geschneit hat, wurde der Fußballplatz für spielbar erklärt.
Although it had snowed, the soccer field was declared playable.
usable
'nutzbar' and 'spielbar' both mean that something can be used. 'nutzbar' is more general and fits things, rooms, functions, or information that are usable for a purpose. 'spielbar' is much more specific: it fits games, sports fields, pieces of music, or roles that can be played. The words can be confused because both end in '-bar' and express a possibility. When it is generally about use, 'nutzbar' is correct. When something is really being played, 'spielbar' is more precise.
Bei starkem Regen ist der Fußballplatz heute nicht spielbar.
Because of the heavy rain, the soccer field is not playable today.
Nach dem Update ist die alte Funktion wieder nutzbar.
After the update, the old feature is usable again.