ADJECTIVE

tragfähig/ˈtʁaːkˌfɛːɪç/sustainable; viable; load-bearing

tragfähig is a German adjective that means sustainable, viable, or load-bearing. It is pronounced /ˈtʁaːkˌfɛːɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "tragfähiger" and "tragfähigsten".

Definitions

1.able to bear a weight or load without breaking or collapsing(construction, physics)

a.having sufficient structural strength

Die Brücke ist nicht mehr tragfähig und muss saniert werden.The bridge is no longer load-bearing and must be renovated.

2.capable of providing a lasting, solid basis; viable or feasible(abstract, general)

a.able to endure or support a purpose

Wir brauchen eine tragfähige Lösung für das Problem.We need a viable solution to the problem.

Adjective Forms

Positivetragfähig
Comparativetragfähiger
Superlativetragfähigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "tragfähig" mean in English?
"tragfähig" means sustainable, viable, or load-bearing. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "tragfähig"?
"tragfähig" is pronounced /ˈtʁaːkˌfɛːɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "tragfähig"?
The comparative of "tragfähig" is "tragfähiger" and the superlative is "tragfähigsten".
What part of speech is "tragfähig"?
"tragfähig" is a adjective in German.

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