die Barrierefreiheit
Translation
accessibility, barrier-free access
Examples
Die Barrierefreiheit von Gebäuden ist wichtig.
The accessibility of buildings is important.
Wir arbeiten an der Barrierefreiheit unserer Website.
We are working on the accessibility of our website.
Grammar Patterns
the accessibility ((of sth.)) die Barrierefreiheit ((von et3)) The accessibility of public buildings is an important topic.
to ensure the accessibility ((of sth.)) die Barrierefreiheit ((von et4)) gewährleisten We must ensure the accessibility of the software.
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Etymology
Composed of `Barriere` (barrier) + `frei` (free) + `-heit` (a suffix forming abstract nouns, like -ness). It literally means 'barrier-free-ness'.
Memory Tips
Think of a space that is 'free of barriers' for everyone, including people with disabilities. The English term 'barrier-free' is a direct parallel.