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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.
non-negotiable
In the phrase 'nicht verhandelbar' (non-negotiable), it expresses that a principle, demand, or boundary is absolute and cannot be compromised.
Die Sicherheit unserer Mitarbeiter ist für uns nicht verhandelbar.
The safety of our employees is non-negotiable for us.
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.
flexible
For an appointment, „flexibel“ means that someone can easily adapt to a different time. „Verhandelbar“ means that the proposed time can still be changed through discussion. One describes willingness to adapt, while the other describes the status of the agreement.
Der vorgeschlagene Termin ist noch verhandelbar und kann im Gespräch geändert werden.
The proposed appointment is still negotiable and can be changed through discussion.
Beim Termin bin ich flexibel und kann mich nach deiner freien Zeit richten.
I'm flexible about the appointment and can work around your availability.
