die Sichtbarkeit
Translation
visibility, conspicuousness
Examples
Die Sichtbarkeit ist bei Nebel schlecht.
The visibility is poor in fog.
Leuchtende Farben erhöhen die Sichtbarkeit.
Bright colors increase visibility.
Grammar Patterns
((good/poor visibility)) There was poor visibility due to the fog.
((to increase/improve visibility)) The bright jacket increases visibility.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erkennbarkeit (recognizability); Antonyms: Unsichtbarkeit (invisibility)
Etymology
From 'sichtbar' (visible) + '-keit' (-ness). 'sichtbar' is composed of 'Sicht' (sight) + '-bar' (-able). The word literally means 'see-able-ness'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Sicht' to the English word 'sight'. The '-barkeit' part is like '-ability' or '-ness', so it's the 'sight-ability'.