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understandable
Formulated or presented in such a way that it can be easily understood and followed; clear and unambiguous.
Der Professor hat das komplizierte Thema sehr verständlich erklärt.
The professor explained the complicated topic very understandably.
understandable
Describes a reaction, feeling, or action that, because of the circumstances, is perceived as comprehensible and legitimate.
Ihre Wut nach dem Betrug war absolut verständlich.
Her anger after the betrayal was absolutely understandable.
The adjective 'verständlich' (understandable) is derived from the verb 'verstehen' (to understand). The ending '-lich' here means 'in such a way that one can.' So something is 'verständlich' when one can understand it.
Seine Erklärung war klar und verständlich.
His explanation was clear and understandable.
The two meanings can be distinguished well: If 'verständlich' refers to information (text, explanation), it means 'clear.' If it refers to a human reaction (anger, joy), it means 'comprehensible' or 'understandable.'
Der Text ist schwer verständlich. (klar)
The text is hard to understand. (clear)
When it is about clarity, 'verständlich' is often combined with verbs and nouns related to communication. Typical are: 'etwas verständlich erklären' (to explain something clearly), 'eine verständliche Sprache' (clear language), or 'eine verständliche Anleitung' (clear instructions).
Bitte formulieren Sie Ihre Frage so verständlich wie möglich.
Please formulate your question as clearly as possible.
In the meaning 'comprehensible,' the structure 'es ist verständlich, dass ...' (it is understandable that ...) is often used, followed by a subordinate clause. The short response 'Das ist verständlich.' (That is understandable.) is also a common reaction to show empathy.
Es ist verständlich, dass du nach der langen Reise müde bist.
It is understandable that you are tired after the long journey.
clear / clearly
Deutlich and verständlich can both refer to a clear message. Deutlich mainly describes the perceptible presentation, for example when speaking or writing; verständlich emphasizes that the content can be easily understood and followed. Use deutlich for the form and verständlich for understanding.
Der Lehrer erklärte die neue Regel so verständlich, dass alle sie anwenden konnten.
The teacher explained the new rule so clearly that everyone was able to apply it.
Der Lehrer schrieb die neue Regel deutlich an die Tafel.
The teacher wrote the new rule clearly on the board.
