denkbar
Translation
conceivable, thinkable, imaginable, possible
Examples
Das ist die schlimmste aller denkbaren Situationen.
This is the worst of all conceivable situations.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) ((... is denkbar)) predicatively: ... is conceivable It is conceivable that he will come today.
((attributive)) ((a denkbar reason)) attributively: a conceivable reason That is a conceivable reason.
Similar Words
Synonyms: möglich, vorstellbar; Antonyms: undenkbar
Etymology
From 'denken' (to think) + the suffix '-bar' (-able). Literally 'think-able'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'denken' (to think) plus '-bar', which is like the English '-able'. So, 'thinkable' or 'conceivable'.