No. 13,958 in German
funktionstüchtig
Operational; functioning properly.
In a sentence
Das alte Radio ist noch funktionstüchtig.
The old radio is still functional.
In this sentence, 'funktionstüchtig' describes the radio as still capable of operating or fulfilling its intended purpose. It conveys that the radio operates effectively, despite its age, presenting it as reliable.
Der Ingenieur überprüfte, ob die Maschine nach der Reparatur wieder funktionstüchtig war.
The engineer checked whether the machine was functional again after the repair.
Here, 'funktionstüchtig' refers to the machine post-repair, indicating its restored capability to operate properly. This usage implies a temporary state where the functionality was disrupted but subsequently reinstated.
Ohne eine funktionstüchtige Software kann das Projekt nicht beginnen.
Without functional software, the project cannot start.
This use of 'funktionstüchtig' describes the software's capacity to perform its necessary functions, emphasizing the importance of functionality as a prerequisite for initiating an activity, such as the project mentioned.
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