tauglich

Tauglich is a German adjective meaning suitable, fit, or able for a particular purpose. It denotes that something meets defined requirements, criteria, or conditions, and can apply to objects, people, or states. Common nuances include general suitability as well as specific fitness for a task, function, or standard. The opposite forms are untauglich or ungeeignet.

Etymology and related forms: tauglich is formed from the verb taugen, meaning to be of use or to be suitable, with the suffix -lich. The related noun Tauglichkeit expresses the quality or state of being suitable or fit. In compound adjectives, tauglich often appears in combinations such as diensttauglich (fit for service), flugtauglich (airworthy), or allgemein tauglich (generally suitable).

Usage and contexts: The term is common in everyday language as well as formal contexts, including product testing, inspections, or medical and legal eligibility. It can describe people (eine taugliche Person), objects (ein taugliches Gerät), or conditions (eine taugliche Lösung). In official contexts, it frequently appears in phrases like diensttauglich, flugtauglich, or tauglichkeitsprüfungen.

Examples: Der Wagen ist tauglich für den Transport längerer Strecken. Sie ist diensttauglich und kann eingesetzt werden. Wir suchen eine taugliche Lösung für das Problem. Die Tauglichkeit des Produkts wurde durch Tests bestätigt.

Notes: In attributive Stellung richtet sich die Endung nach Geschlecht, Numerus und Kasus (z. B. ein tauglicher Mann, eine taugliche Lösung). Tauglichkeit ist das verwandte Substantiv; untauglich ist das gängige Antonym.