verfügbar
available
Ready for use, purchase, or access; obtainable or reachable.
EXAMPLE
Das gewünschte Produkt ist zurzeit leider nicht verfügbar.
The desired product is unfortunately not available at the moment.
verfügbar
available
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Meanings
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Word family
'Verfügbar' (available) is derived from the verb 'verfügen' (to have at one's disposal / to command). The phrase 'über etwas verfügen' means to have something available or to be able to decide over it. The adjective therefore describes the state of something being available.
EXAMPLE
Der Manager verfügt über ein hohes Budget.
The manager has a large budget at his disposal.
Typical collocations
The adjective is often combined with adverbs that describe the degree of availability. Common combinations are 'sofort verfügbar' (available immediately), 'nicht mehr verfügbar' (no longer available), 'frei verfügbar' (freely available), or 'nur begrenzt verfügbar' (available only in limited quantities).
EXAMPLE
Die Tickets für das Konzert waren nur begrenzt verfügbar.
The tickets for the concert were only available in limited quantities.
Sentence structure with verbs
'Verfügbar' is usually used with the verb 'sein' (to be) to describe a state. With the verb 'machen' (to make), you express that you make something accessible.
EXAMPLE
Alle wichtigen Informationen sind online verfügbar.
All important information is available online.
Compare with
verfügbar vs frei
free
Frei and verfügbar can both express that something can be used or booked. Frei emphasizes that it is not occupied or reserved. Verfügbar describes more generally that something is ready for use or available to be claimed.
verfügbar
Morgen um zehn ist die Ärztin für ein Gespräch verfügbar.
The doctor is available for a consultation tomorrow at ten.
frei
Morgen um zehn ist noch ein Termin frei.
There is still an appointment available tomorrow at ten.
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