verstellbar
adjustable
Designed so that its position, height, angle, or another setting can be changed.
EXAMPLE
Die Kopfstützen in diesem Auto sind verstellbar.
The headrests in this car are adjustable.
verstellbar
adjustable
verstellbar – verstellbarer – am verstellbarsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry verstellbar, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | verstellbar |
|---|---|
| comparative | verstellbarer |
| superlative | am verstellbarsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Verstellbar' (adjustable) consists of 'verstellen' (to adjust) and the suffix '-bar'. The suffix indicates that something can be changed or adjusted.
EXAMPLE
Die verstellbare Lampe lässt sich genau auf den Arbeitsplatz ausrichten.
The adjustable lamp can be positioned to illuminate the work area precisely.
Typical collocations
'Verstellbar' (adjustable) is often used with furniture and equipment, for example in 'eine verstellbare Rückenlehne' (an adjustable backrest), 'ein verstellbarer Sitz' (an adjustable seat), or 'verstellbare Armlehnen' (adjustable armrests).
EXAMPLE
Der Bürostuhl hat eine verstellbare Rückenlehne und verstellbare Armlehnen.
The office chair has an adjustable backrest and adjustable armrests.
Product descriptions
The word is particularly common in product descriptions and technical instructions. These often specify which aspect is adjustable, such as the height, angle, or length.
EXAMPLE
Die verstellbare Höhe macht den Arbeitstisch für verschiedene Personen geeignet.
The adjustable height makes the worktable suitable for different people.
In real life
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