No. 15,868 in German
überschaubare
The German word "überschaubare" means "manageable" or "comprehensible."
In a sentence
Die Aufgaben für heute sind überschaubar und leicht zu bewältigen.
The tasks for today are manageable and easy to handle.
In this sentence, 'überschaubar' is used to describe tasks that are simple and not overly complex.
Die Menge der Teilnehmer an der Veranstaltung war überschaubar.
The number of participants at the event was modest.
Here, 'überschaubar' indicates that the number of participants was within a range that was not overwhelming or excessively large.
Die Vorlesung bot eine überschaubare Einführung in das Thema.
The lecture provided a concise introduction to the topic.
In this context, 'überschaubar' means clear and easy to understand, as opposed to overwhelming or overly detailed.
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