verkraftbar
Translation
manageable, bearable, affordable, sustainable
Examples
Die Kosten sind gerade noch verkraftbar.
The costs are just about manageable.
Der emotionale Schmerz war nicht verkraftbar.
The emotional pain was not bearable.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is manageable (something is) manageable The burden is still manageable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erträglich (bearable), machbar (doable); Antonyms: unverkraftbar (unbearable)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' + 'Kraft' (strength) + suffix '-bar' (-able). Literally means 'able to be handled with strength'.
Memory Tips
Imagine having enough 'Kraft' (strength) to deal with something. If you do, it's 'verkraftbar'.