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zugänglich

accessible

adjective TSUU-geng-likh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

approachable

Usage Note

zugänglich describes a place open to access or, of people, being open and approachable. It often pairs with für ('for') or appears in öffentlich zugänglich ('open to the public').

Examples

"Das Museum ist für alle zugänglich."

Natural Translation

The museum is accessible to everyone.

Literal Translation

The museum is for all accessible.

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