negotiable

• Bezeichnet etwas, das diskutiert, geändert oder ausgehandelt werden kann, um eine Einigung zu erzielen; auch auf Verträge, Preise oder Bedingungen anwendbar, die übertragbar oder verhandelbar sind.

Describes something that can be discussed or changed in order to reach an agreement.

1. Passable or traversableB2formal

   Capable of being traveled through or crossed, especially a road or path.

   Befahrbar

   • The mountain trail is only negotiable during the summer months.
   • After the storm, the road was barely negotiable.
   • The river is negotiable by small boat.

   Synonymeaccessibleclearnavigableopenpassabletraversable

   Antonymeblockedclosedimpassableimpenetrable

2. Open to discussion or compromiseB1formal

   Able to be discussed, changed, or settled through mutual agreement.

   Verhandelbar

   • The salary is negotiable depending on experience.
   • The terms of the contract are fully negotiable.
   • The deadline is not negotiable; it must be met.

   Synonymearguablecontestabledebatabledisputableflexiblemootopenunsettled

   Antonymefixedimmutableinflexibleunchangeableuncompromising

3. Legally transferableC1formal

   Capable of being legally transferred to another person, especially a financial instrument like a check or bond.

   Begebbar

   • A check is a negotiable instrument that can be endorsed to another party.
   • Bearer bonds are negotiable without any endorsement.
   • The promissory note is negotiable and can be sold to a third party.

   Synonymeassignableconveyabletransferable