Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Possible to imagine or consider as a potential outcome.
Natural examples
Ein kurzer Stromausfall ist bei dem Gewitter denkbar.
A brief power cut is conceivable during this storm.
Für die freie Stelle ist auch eine interne Bewerbung denkbar.
An internal application is also possible for the open position.
Nach dem starken Regen sind weitere Verzögerungen denkbar.
Further delays are possible after the heavy rain.
Usage note
Denkbar often follows sein or erscheinen and is usually predicative. In this sense, it is rarely compared.
Mini-lesson: denkbar
Possible to imagine or consider as a potential outcome. Denkbar often follows sein or erscheinen and is usually predicative. In this sense, it is rarely compared.
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