Verfügbar

Verfügbar is a German adjective meaning available or obtainable, describing items, resources, or information that can be accessed or used. It conveys that something is in reach within a defined timeframe or immediately.

Etymology and usage: Verfügbar derives from verfügen, “to have at one’s disposal,” with the suffix -bar, indicating capability. In everyday language it is common in contexts such as product stock, digital content, and appointments. For example, a product can be “verfügbar” or “ab sofort verfügbar,” a file can be “verfügbar zum Download,” and a time slot can be “verfügbar” or “nicht verfügbar.”

Domain-specific uses: In commerce and logistics, availability indicates current stock or expected restock dates. In information technology and media, it refers to content that can be accessed or downloaded. In scheduling and human resources, it describes when a person or resource can be used, as in “Ich bin am Freitag verfügbar.” The phrase “zur Verfügung stehen” is a common idiom meaning to be at someone’s disposal.

Related terms: Verfügbarkeit (the noun) denotes availability as a condition or attribute. Related expressions include verfügbar machen (to make available), vorhanden (present/available), and lieferbar (deliverable). While closely related, lieferbar emphasizes delivery readiness, whereas verfügbar centers on access or obtainability.

See also: Availability, inventory status, stock, and online catalogs. Verfügbar is a versatile term used across business, IT, and everyday language to indicate current access or readiness of resources.