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feasible
Describes that a plan, idea, or project can be realized or put into practice. Synonymous with doable or realizable.
Der Vorschlag klingt gut, aber ist er mit unserem Budget auch umsetzbar?
The proposal sounds good, but is it feasible with our budget?
The adjective is formed from the verb 'umsetzen' (to realize, implement) and the ending '-bar' (-able). The ending '-bar' means 'can be ...,' so 'umsetzbar' (feasible) literally means 'can be implemented.'
Viele gute Ideen sind in der Praxis leider nicht umsetzbar.
Many good ideas are unfortunately not feasible in practice.
'Umsetzbar' (feasible) usually describes abstract things such as plans, ideas, concepts, proposals, or goals. It is rarely used for concrete objects.
Wir brauchen einen Plan, der schnell und kostengünstig umsetzbar ist.
We need a plan that can be implemented quickly and cost-effectively.
The word is often combined with adverbs to describe the degree of feasibility. Common combinations are 'leicht umsetzbar' (easy to implement), 'schwer umsetzbar' (difficult to implement), 'praktisch umsetzbar' (practically feasible), or 'theoretisch umsetzbar' (theoretically feasible).
Dein Vorschlag ist theoretisch gut, aber praktisch nur schwer umsetzbar.
Your proposal is theoretically good, but in practice it is difficult to implement.
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Machbar and umsetzbar can both indicate that a suggestion can be realized. Machbar gives a more general assessment of whether something is practically possible or manageable. Umsetzbar is especially appropriate when an idea or plan is to be turned into concrete actions.
Der Plan für den zusätzlichen Termin ist mit diesen konkreten Schritten umsetzbar.
With these concrete steps, the plan for the additional appointment is feasible.
Der zusätzliche Termin ist trotz der knappen Zeit machbar.
Despite the limited time, the additional appointment is feasible.
