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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.
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.
simple / just
'einfach' and 'verständlich' can both fit texts, explanations, or instructions. 'einfach' says that something is not complicated. 'verständlich' says more specifically that you can understand something well because it is clearly worded or well explained. A task can be simple because it has few steps. An explanation is 'verständlich' when it is clear, even if the topic is not entirely simple. For language and explanations, 'verständlich' often sounds more precise.
Nicos Erklärung in der Schule ist verständlich, weil er viele Beispiele gibt.
Nico's explanation at school is understandable because he gives many examples.
Die Mitarbeiterin schreibt einen einfachen Plan für die nächsten Schritte.
The employee writes a simple plan for the next steps.