ADJECTIVE

denkbar/ˈdɛŋkbaːɐ̯/conceivable; imaginable; possible

denkbar is a German adjective that means conceivable, imaginable, or possible. It is pronounced /ˈdɛŋkbaːɐ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "denkbarer" and "denkbarsten".

Definitions

1.able to be thought of or imagined; possible(possibility)

a.possible, within the bounds of imagination or thought

Es ist durchaus denkbar, dass er noch kommt.—It is quite conceivable that he will still come.

b.can be considered or imagined as an option

Eine andere Lösung wäre auch denkbar.—Another solution would also be conceivable.

Adjective Forms

Positivedenkbar
Comparativedenkbarer
Superlativedenkbarsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "denkbar" mean in English?
"denkbar" means conceivable, imaginable, or possible. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "denkbar"?
"denkbar" is pronounced /ˈdɛŋkbaːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "denkbar"?
The comparative of "denkbar" is "denkbarer" and the superlative is "denkbarsten".
What part of speech is "denkbar"?
"denkbar" is a adjective in German.

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