verrückbar

Verrückbar is a German adjective formed from the verb verrücken, meaning “to move” or “to shift,” with the suffix -bar, which indicates capability. In general usage it denotes something that can be moved or displaced. In technical or design contexts, verrückbar is used to describe components, mounts, or assemblies that can be repositioned or redirected without requiring disassembly.

Etymology and related terms: The word combines verrücken with -bar to yield “capable of being moved.” It is related to verschiebbar (movable by sliding), verstellbar (adjustable), and beweglich (movable in a broader sense). Verrückbar tends to be more common in mechanical or engineering descriptions, while verschiebbar and verstellbar are often preferred in common specifications.

Usage: Verrückbar is primarily a technical descriptor. It is appropriate for indicating that a part can occupy multiple positions or angles. In everyday language, the term might sound unusual or overly formal, and alternative words such as beweglich, verschiebbar, or verstellbar are usually clearer.

Examples:

- Die Halterung ist verrückbar, um verschiedene Positionen der Komponente zu ermöglichen.

- Die Schraubverbindung ist verrückbar, wodurch der Bauteil in mehreren Winkeln fixiert werden kann.

Limitations: Verrückbar should not be confused with verrückt, which means “crazy,” or with more abstract uses of “moveable” in non-technical speech. In most ordinary conversations, German speakers will opt for einfachere Ausdrücke.