Doenlijk

Doenlijk is a Dutch adjective meaning feasible, doable, or practically achievable given available resources, time, and constraints. It describes whether a plan, task, or proposal can be carried out in practice, rather than being merely theoretically possible.

The word is formed from doen (to do) with the suffix -lijk, and is etymologically related to the English term "doable." In usage, it often signals a pragmatic assessment of what can be accomplished under realistic conditions, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk factors.

In practice, doenlijk is common in project management, policy discussions, and business planning. It implies that the necessary conditions are realistic and attainable, and it is frequently used when evaluating proposals or solutions. Examples include a "doenlijke oplossing" (a feasible solution), a "doenlijke termijn" (a realistic timeframe), or a "doenlijke begroting" (a workable budget). The term is typically paired with phrases about resources, effort, and practicality.

Relation to other terms: haalbaar emphasizes feasibility in principle, while uitvoerbaar focuses on the ability to execute. Doenlijk sits toward the pragmatic side of feasibility, stressing that something can be realistically done with the required resources. In formal writing, voorkeur may lean toward haalbaar or uitvoerbaar, but doenlijk remains common in planning discourse. Regional usage is widespread in the Dutch-speaking world, including the Netherlands and Flanders, with slight stylistic variation across sectors.