greifbar

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German

Etymology

greifen (to grab) +‎ -bar

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡʁaɪ̯fˌbaːʁ/,
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Adjective

greifbar (strong nominative masculine singular greifbarer, comparative greifbarer, superlative am greifbarsten)

  1. palpable, tangible
    • 2010, Der Spiegel, number 43/2010, page 171:
      Eltern autistischer Kinder versuchen alles, um ihrem Nachwuchs zu helfen – meist ohne greifbaren Erfolg.
      Parents of autistic children try everything to help their offspring – mostly without tangible success.

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