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The state of something or someone being present, accessible, or ready for use. It describes whether you can buy a product, use a service, or reach a person for an appointment.
Bitte prüfen Sie online die Verfügbarkeit des Artikels in Ihrer Filiale.
Please check the availability of the item in your branch online.
The noun 'Verfügbarkeit' (availability) is derived from the adjective 'verfügbar' (available). The ending '-keit' is a typical way in German to form a noun from an adjective that describes a state or quality.
Die Verfügbarkeit von schnellem Internet ist in ländlichen Gebieten oft ein Problem.
The availability of fast internet is often a problem in rural areas.
To express what the availability refers to, you usually use the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/from) with the dative. The genitive is more common in written language.
Die Verfügbarkeit der Fachkräfte ist begrenzt.
The availability of skilled workers is limited.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Verfügbarkeit' (availability) are 'prüfen' (to check), 'sicherstellen' (to ensure), and 'gewährleisten' (to guarantee/ensure). Adjectives that are often used are 'hoch' (high), 'gering' (low), or 'sofortig' (immediate).
Der Onlineshop garantiert eine hohe Verfügbarkeit aller Produkte.
The online shop guarantees high availability of all products.
readiness / willingness
Verfügbarkeit only says that a person is reachable and available for use in terms of time or practical circumstances. Bereitschaft additionally means that the person is standing by for a possible deployment and can act immediately. Verfügbarkeit is suitable for an open appointment slot, while Bereitschaft is used for an organized on-call service.
Die Verfügbarkeit der Ärztin für einen Termin am Wochenende ist noch unklar.
The doctor's availability for an appointment over the weekend is still unclear.
Die Ärztin hat am Wochenende Bereitschaft und kann sofort zum Einsatz kommen.
The doctor is on call over the weekend and can respond immediately.
