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compatibility
The ability of different technical systems, devices, or software programs to work together or exchange data without problems.
Bitte prüfen Sie vor dem Update die Kompatibilität Ihrer alten Plugins mit der neuen Softwareversion.
Please check the compatibility of your old plugins with the new software version before the update.
compatibility
The quality of people getting along well with each other, harmonizing, and being able to have a good relationship.
Für eine erfolgreiche Partnerschaft ist emotionale Kompatibilität wichtiger als gleiche Hobbys.
For a successful partnership, emotional compatibility is more important than having the same hobbies.
compatibility
The compatibility or tolerability of different things or substances, especially in medicine or chemistry.
Bei einer Organtransplantation ist die Kompatibilität zwischen Spender und Empfänger lebenswichtig.
In an organ transplant, compatibility between donor and recipient is vital.
The ending '-ität' is typical of abstract nouns derived from adjectives. 'Kompatibilität' (compatibility) comes from the adjective 'kompatibel' (compatible) and describes the quality of being compatible.
Wenn zwei Dinge kompatibel sind, dann besteht Kompatibilität zwischen ihnen.
If two things are compatible, then there is compatibility between them.
This word is almost always used with the prepositions 'mit' (with, dative) or 'zwischen' (between, dative). People speak of 'die Kompatibilität von A mit B' (the compatibility of A with B) or 'die Kompatibilität zwischen A und B' (the compatibility between A and B).
Die Kompatibilität zwischen den beiden Programmen ist nicht gegeben.
The compatibility between the two programs is not present.
The context makes the meaning clear. Words like 'Software' (software) or 'Gerät' (device) point to the technical meaning. With 'Partner' (partner) or 'Gefühle' (feelings), personal harmony is meant. Terms like 'Blutgruppe' (blood type) or 'Organ' (organ) indicate the medical context.
Die mangelnde Kompatibilität der Software führte zu Systemabstürzen.
The software's lack of compatibility led to system crashes.
In the technical field, compatibility is often 'geprüft' (checked), 'getestet' (tested), 'sichergestellt' (ensured), or 'gewährleistet' (guaranteed). People also speak of 'Abwärtskompatibilität' (backward compatibility) or 'Aufwärtskompatibilität' (forward compatibility).
Der Hersteller gewährleistet die Kompatibilität für fünf Jahre.
The manufacturer guarantees compatibility for five years.
When it comes to people, the type of compatibility is often described more precisely. Common combinations are 'emotionale Kompatibilität' (emotional compatibility), 'charakterliche Kompatibilität' (compatibility of character), or 'intellektuelle Kompatibilität' (intellectual compatibility).
Trotz unterschiedlicher Interessen hatten sie eine hohe charakterliche Kompatibilität.
Despite having different interests, they had a high degree of compatibility of character.
compatibility
Both words express the idea that things fit together. Vereinbarkeit is broader and often concerns conditions, rules, or areas of life that are meant to coexist. Kompatibilität is used especially for technical systems, devices, or programs that need to work together or exchange data.
Wir prüfen die Kompatibilität des neuen Programms mit unserem Computersystem.
We are checking whether the new program is compatible with our computer system.
Wir prüfen die Vereinbarkeit der neuen Regel mit unseren Arbeitszeiten.
We are checking whether the new rule is compatible with our working hours.
