tenable in German

tenable in German is haltbar, verteidigungsfähig — tenable means able to be defended against criticism or objection; reasonable enough to hold as a position.

tenable in German

haltbar

adj

(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

verteidigungsfähig

adj

(of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

verteidigungsfähig

adj

(military) Capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible

What does "tenable" mean?

adjective Able to be defended against criticism or objection; reasonable enough to hold as a position.
"After the new evidence emerged, his theory was no longer tenable."
adjective Of a military position, capable of being held against attack.
"The ridge was not tenable once the artillery was lost."
adjective Of a post, grant or office, able to be held for a stated period or under stated conditions.
"The fellowship is tenable for three years at any UK university."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

tenable in a sentence

After the new evidence emerged, his theory was no longer tenable.
That is a perfectly tenable reading of the contract.
The ridge was not tenable once the artillery was lost.
The fellowship is tenable for three years at any UK university.

Similar words in German

arguable plausible sound

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tenable" in German?

"tenable" in German is haltbar, verteidigungsfähig. tenable means: Able to be defended against criticism or objection; reasonable enough to hold as a position.

How do you use "tenable" in a sentence?

Example: "After the new evidence emerged, his theory was no longer tenable." In German, "tenable" is haltbar, verteidigungsfähig.

Are there other ways to say "tenable" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "tenable": haltbar, verteidigungsfähig.

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