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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.
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Describes the condition of a sports field or a piece of sports equipment that allows a game to take place.
Trotz des starken Regens hat der Schiedsrichter den Rasen für spielbar erklärt.
Despite the heavy rain, the referee declared the pitch playable.
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Refers to a piece of music and means that it can technically be performed on a particular instrument.
Diese Etüde von Chopin ist für einen Anfänger kaum spielbar.
This étude by Chopin is hardly playable for a beginner.
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Refers to a role or scene in theater or film and means that it can be portrayed or performed well and convincingly.
Der Regisseur fand den Monolog sehr emotional und für die Hauptdarstellerin gut spielbar.
The director found the monologue very emotional and very playable for the lead actress.
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.
