Sichtbar
Example: Die Sterne sind nachts am Himmel deutlich sichtbar.
Definition
"Sichtbar" is a German adjective meaning clearly perceptible or able to be seen with the eyes. It describes something that is noticeable or distinct, such as stars visible in the night sky, indicating it can be observed without difficulty.
Etymology
The German word "sichtbar" comes from the root "Sicht" meaning sight or view, combined with the suffix "-bar" which denotes capability. Essentially, "sichtbar" means 'capable of being seen.' Did you know this reflects a common pattern in German where adding "-bar" turns verbs or nouns into adjectives meaning 'able to be...?'
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"Sichtbar" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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