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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.
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.
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'das Match' and 'die Kompatibilität' can both have to do with people being well suited to each other. 'Match' is more casual and often describes the result: two people or things go well together. You hear it especially in dating or everyday language. 'Kompatibilität' sounds more factual and describes more the quality or possibility that two people can get along well with each other. Learners may confuse the words because both talk about suitability. In practice: 'Match' sounds like a concrete good combination, while 'Kompatibilität' sounds like a more precise assessment of compatibility.
Vor einer langen Reise ist die Kompatibilität im Team besonders wichtig.
Before a long trip, compatibility within the team is especially important.
Auf der Dating-App hatte Lena nach wenigen Minuten ein neues Match.
On the dating app, Lena had a new match after just a few minutes.