steuerbar
Translation
taxable, controllable, steerable
Examples
Diese Einnahmen sind nicht steuerbar.
This income is not taxable.
Das Modellflugzeug ist leicht steuerbar.
The model airplane is easily controllable.
Grammar Patterns
to be taxable/controllable Not all profits are taxable.
Similar Words
taxable: steuerpflichtig; controllable: lenkbar, kontrollierbar
Etymology
From the verb 'steuern' (to steer; to pay taxes) + the suffix '-bar' (-able).
Memory Tips
The verb 'steuern' has two main meanings: to steer (a car) and to manage/pay taxes. The adjective 'steuerbar' inherits both meanings: 'steer-able' and 'tax-able'.