understandable
word
/ˌəndɝˈstændəbəɫ/
uhn-dur-STAN-duh-buhl
/ˌʌndəstˈændəbəl/
uhn-duh-STAN-duh-buhl
Definition
Something that is easy to understand, or that makes sense. It can also describe feelings or actions that are reasonable given the situation.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common with 'reason,' 'mistake,' 'reaction' (e.g., 'an understandable mistake'). Often used to show empathy when someone reacts a certain way.
Spanish: comprensible - entendiblePortuguese (BR): compreensívelPortuguese (PT): compreensívelChinese (Simplified): 可以理解的Chinese (Traditional): 可以理解的Hindi: समझने योग्यArabic: مفهومBengali: বোধগম্য - বুঝতে সহজ - স্বাভাবিক (পরিস্থিতিসাপেক্ষে)Russian: понятный - объяснимыйJapanese: 理解できる - 納得できるVietnamese: dễ hiểu - hợp lý (trường hợp)Korean: 이해할 수 있는 - 당연한 (상황에 따라)Turkish: anlaşılabilir - makul (duruma göre)Urdu: سمجھنے کے قابل - قابل فہم - قابلِ جواز (حالات کے حساب سے)Indonesian: dapat dimengerti - wajar (dalam konteksnya)
Example Sentences
His accent is understandable.
basic
It is understandable to feel nervous before an exam.
basic
Her explanation was clear and understandable.
basic
Missing the train was understandable given the traffic this morning.
natural
His reaction was totally understandable after what happened.
natural
It’s understandable if you need some time alone right now.
natural