Barrierefreiheit

accessibility (web/digital)

noun ba-REE-uh-reh-fry-hyte Rare

Also means

barrier-free design

Usage Note

Barrierefreiheit in digital contexts refers to designing websites and apps so that people with disabilities can use them. Digitale Barrierefreiheit is now required by EU directive for public-sector websites.

Examples

"Die Barrierefreiheit der neuen App wurde von Sehbehinderten getestet."

Natural Translation

The accessibility of the new app was tested by visually impaired users.

Literal Translation

The accessibility of the new app was by visually-impaired tested.

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