Zugänglich
Meaning and Usage
The word “zugänglich” is a German adjective that means “accessible” or “approachable.” It can refer to physical places, people, or abstract concepts.
- Physical accessibility: A place is “zugänglich” if it is easy to reach or enter. For example: “Der Park ist für alle zugänglich.” (The park is accessible to everyone.)
- Personal accessibility: A person is “zugänglich” if they are friendly, open, and easy to talk to. For example: “Der Lehrer ist sehr zugänglich.” (The teacher is very approachable.)
- Abstract accessibility: A concept is “zugänglich” if it is easy to understand or grasp. For example: “Die Theorie ist für Anfänger zugänglich.” (The theory is accessible to beginners.)
Parts of Speech
“Zugänglich” is primarily used as an adjective, modifying nouns. However, it can also be used as a participle in certain constructions.
Grammatical Rules
- Position: “Zugänglich” usually precedes the noun it modifies. For example: “Ein zugänglicher Park” (An accessible park).
- Agreement: As an adjective, “zugänglich” must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.
Synonyms and Antonyms
- Synonyms: erreichbar (reachable), offen (open), verfügbar (available)
- Antonyms: unzugänglich (inaccessible), verschlossen (closed), schwierig (difficult)
Common Phrases and Idioms
- “Zugänglich machen”: To make something accessible
- “Zugänglich sein für”: To be open to something
- “Zugänglich werden”: To become accessible
Exercises
- Fill in the blanks with the correct form of “zugänglich”:
- Der Laden ist für alle __________.
- Der Professor ist sehr __________.
- Die Informationen sind für jedermann __________.
- Translate the following sentences:
- The park is accessible to everyone.
- The teacher is very approachable.
- The theory is difficult to understand.
Last Updated on October 11, 2024
by Wort des Tages