Barterable: meaning, definitions and examples
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barterable
[ ˈbɑːrtərəb(ə)l ]
goods or services
Capable of being exchanged for goods or services without the use of money.
Synonyms
exchangable, swappable, tradeable
Examples of usage
- Barterable items include livestock, crops, and handmade crafts.
- Before the invention of currency, most transactions were barterable.
- The barterable nature of the goods allowed for a flexible economy.
- The barterable system was common in ancient civilizations.
- Many small communities still rely on barterable goods for trade.
Translations
Translations of the word "barterable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trocável
🇮🇳 विनिमेय
🇩🇪 tauschbar
🇮🇩 dapat ditukar
🇺🇦 бартерний
🇵🇱 wymienialny
🇯🇵 交換可能（こうかんかのう）
🇫🇷 échangeable
🇪🇸 canjeable
🇹🇷 takas edilebilir
🇰🇷 교환 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للمقايضة
🇨🇿 směnitelný
🇸🇰 vymeniteľný
🇨🇳 可交换的
🇸🇮 zamenljiv
🇮🇸 skiptanlegt
🇰🇿 айырбасталатын
🇬🇪 გაცვლადი
🇦🇿 dəyişdirilə bilən
🇲🇽 canjeable
Word origin
The word 'barterable' originates from the term 'barter', which dates back to the 15th century. Barter has been a method of trade for centuries, where goods or services are exchanged without the use of money. Barterable goods have been essential in early societies and continue to be used in various communities around the world. The concept of barter reflects the fundamental human need for trade and exchange.
See also: bartering.