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negotiable
Describes that something is not finally fixed and can still be changed through negotiations or discussions. This often refers to prices, conditions, or dates.
Der Preis für das gebrauchte Fahrrad ist verhandelbar.
The price for the used bicycle is negotiable.
The adjective is formed from the verb 'verhandeln' (to negotiate) and the ending '-bar'. The ending '-bar' means that something can be done — 'verhandelbar' (negotiable) therefore literally means 'can be negotiated'.
Viele Bedingungen in einem Arbeitsvertrag sind verhandelbar.
Many conditions in an employment contract are negotiable.
In the sense of 'changeable', the word is often combined with things involving money or conditions. Typical phrases are: 'der Preis ist verhandelbar' (the price is negotiable), 'das Gehalt ist verhandelbar' (the salary is negotiable), or 'die Konditionen sind verhandelbar' (the terms are negotiable).
Das angegebene Gehalt ist nur eine Basis und durchaus verhandelbar.
The stated salary is only a baseline and is definitely negotiable.
In classified ads, for example when selling used items, the abbreviation 'VB' or 'VHB' is often used. It stands for 'Verhandlungsbasis' (basis for negotiation) and means that the price is negotiable.
Fahrrad zu verkaufen, 150 Euro (VB).
Bicycle for sale, 150 euros (negotiable).
The formulation 'nicht verhandelbar' (non-negotiable) is used as a fixed expression to express an absolute boundary or an unshakable principle. It emphasizes that no compromises are possible here.
Menschenrechte sind nicht verhandelbar.
Human rights are non-negotiable.
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'offen' and 'verhandelbar' can both express that something is not yet finally fixed. 'offen' is more general: a question, date, or decision is still open if nothing has been firmly decided yet. 'verhandelbar' means more specifically that you can discuss it and still change the price, condition, or date. 'verhandelbar' fits especially well with offers, contracts, or arrangements. 'offen' only says that something has not yet been clarified, not necessarily that it can be negotiated.
Selma fragt, ob der Preis für den Kurs noch verhandelbar ist.
Selma asks whether the price for the course is still negotiable.
Ob der Ausflug am Freitag stattfindet, ist noch offen.
Whether the outing will take place on Friday is still open.