barrierearm
Translation
low-barrier, accessible
Examples
Der neue Eingang ist barrierearm gestaltet.
The new entrance is designed to be low-barrier.
Wir suchen eine barrierearme Wohnung.
We are looking for a low-barrier apartment.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) a low-barrier ... eine barrierearme Wohnung
Similar Words
Synonyms: accessible, approachable; Antonyms: inaccessible
Etymology
A compound word from 'Barriere' (barrier) + '-arm' (poor, low in). Literally 'poor in barriers'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'arm' as in 'poor' or 'lacking'. So, 'lacking barriers'. It's a step towards 'barrierefrei' (completely barrier-free).