einholbar
Translation
catchable, retrievable, recoverable, surmountable
Examples
Der Vorsprung ist noch einholbar.
The lead is still catchable.
Der Schaden ist nicht mehr einholbar.
The damage is no longer recoverable.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is catchable sth. is catchable The lead is catchable.
Similar Words
erreichbar (reachable), aufholbar (catchable); Antonym: uneinholbar
Etymology
From the verb 'einholen' (to catch up, to retrieve) and the suffix '-bar' (-able). Literally 'catch-up-able'.
Memory Tips
If you can 'einholen' (catch up to) someone, their lead is 'einholbar' (catchable).