verwendbar
usable
Suitable to be used or applied for a specific purpose.
EXAMPLE
Dieser Kleber ist für Holz, aber nicht für Plastik verwendbar.
This glue is usable for wood, but not for plastic.
verwendbar
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Meanings
verwendbar
usable / still good
Still safe to use or consume, especially for food in connection with an expiration date.
EXAMPLE
Der Joghurt ist laut Aufdruck nur noch bis morgen verwendbar.
According to the label, the yogurt is only usable until tomorrow.
Usage tips
Word structure
The adjective is formed from the verb 'verwenden' (to use) and the ending '-bar' (-able). The ending '-bar' means that something can be done — 'verwendbar' (usable) therefore literally means 'can be used'.
EXAMPLE
Diese Software ist auf fast allen Betriebssystemen verwendbar.
This software is usable on almost all operating systems.
Sentence structure
To indicate the purpose or area of usability, the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative is used very frequently.
EXAMPLE
Das Werkzeug ist für viele verschiedene Reparaturen verwendbar.
The tool is usable for many different repairs.
Context clue
In connection with food, drinks, or medication, 'verwendbar' (usable) almost always refers to the expiration date. Signal words here are often time expressions such as 'bis' (until) or 'nur noch' (only ... left/still only).
EXAMPLE
Die Milch ist nach dem Öffnen nur noch wenige Tage verwendbar.
After opening, the milk is only usable for a few more days.
Compare with
verwendbar vs nutzbar
usable
Nutzbar and verwendbar are often both possible. Nutzbar focuses more on the benefit that can be gained from something. Verwendbar emphasizes more strongly that the thing can be used for a specific purpose.
verwendbar
Das gesammelte Regenwasser ist zum Gießen der Blumen verwendbar.
The collected rainwater can be used to water the flowers.
nutzbar
Das gesammelte Regenwasser ist für den Garten nutzbar.
The collected rainwater can be used in the garden.
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