erhältlich

Erhältlich is a German adjective meaning available or obtainable. It is used to describe goods, services, or information that can be procured, purchased, or accessed. In everyday language and advertising it conveys that something can be obtained by a consumer.

The word is formed from the verb erhalten (to obtain or receive) with the suffix -lich, producing the participial adjective erhältlich, literally “able to be obtained.” It is a standard term in German and is used across German-speaking regions, including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Usage and nuance: Erhältlich is typically used with nouns referring to items or media, for example: “Dieses Buch ist ab heute erhältlich” or “Die Produkte sind im Handel erhältlich.” It is often contrasted with verüfugbar (more general availability) and lieferbar (able to be delivered). In marketing or retail contexts, er­hältlich emphasizes practical availability to customers, rather than merely existing in principle.

Common expressions include combinations like “ab sofort erhältlich,” “nicht mehr erhältlich,” or “nur online erhältlich.” The term can describe physical products, digital content, or services that can be obtained through purchase or access.

Synonyms and related terms include verfügbar and lieferbar, while antonyms are nicht erhältlich or ausverkauft. Erhältlich is a neutral, widely used descriptor in product catalogs, press releases, and consumer communications.