abnehmbar

Abnehmbar is a German adjective derived from the verb abnehmen, meaning to take away or to decrease, with the suffix -bar meaning “capable of.” It is used to describe something that can be removed or detached from another object or system without damage. Common contexts include detachable components, such as abnehmbare Schrauben, abnehmbarer Akku, or abnehmbare Kundendesigns. In everyday language, the term often appears in product descriptions and user manuals to indicate flexibility, ease of cleaning, replacement, or customization.

In practical use, abnehmbar applies to physical items as well as features. Examples include clothing or accessories with abnehmbare Teile (detachable parts), devices with an abnehmbares Gehäuse (removable casing), and furniture with abnehmbare Rückenlehnen or Armteile. It also occurs in consumer electronics, where a removable battery or cover is highlighted as a selling point. The noun form Abnehmbarkeit denotes the property of being detachable or removable, and adversarial or contrasting terms include fest (fixed) or integriert (integrated).

In mathematics and other technical fields, abnehmbar is less standard. The more common terms for describing a function’s behavior are abnehmend or monoton fallend, indicating a decreasing relationship. Abnehmbarkeit as a general concept remains relevant in discussions of design and engineering, where it signals ease of maintenance, modularity, or adaptability. Overall, abnehmbar conveys the notion of detachability and modularity across disciplines, with usage typically anchored in concrete, physical contexts.