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compatible
Designed or constituted in such a way that it fits together with something else without creating conflicts or contradictions. It describes the compatibility of two or more things.
Für viele Menschen sind Beruf und Familie nur schwer miteinander vereinbar.
For many people, work and family are difficult to make compatible with each other.
consistent with
In accordance with certain rules, laws, principles, or one's own conscience. It expresses that something is morally or legally permissible.
Diese Vorgehensweise ist nicht mit unseren ethischen Grundsätzen vereinbar.
This approach is not consistent with our ethical principles.
The adjective 'vereinbar' (compatible) is derived from the verb 'vereinbaren' (to arrange, to agree). The ending '-bar' means that something is possible. So 'vereinbar' literally means that two things 'can be brought into harmony.'
Wir müssen einen Termin vereinbaren, der für uns beide passt.
We need to arrange an appointment that works for both of us.
'Vereinbar' (compatible) is almost always used with the preposition 'mit' (with) and the dative. This structure expresses what something is compatible with or fits together with.
Seine Pläne sind nicht mit meinen Zielen vereinbar.
His plans are not compatible with my goals.
'Vereinbar' (compatible) is very often used in the negative form to express that two things do not go together. You then say 'nicht vereinbar' (not compatible) or use the opposite word 'unvereinbar' (incompatible).
Lange Arbeitszeiten sind oft nicht mit einem gesunden Lebensstil vereinbar.
Long working hours are often not compatible with a healthy lifestyle.
A very common construction is 'A und B sind (miteinander) vereinbar' (A and B are compatible with each other). The word 'miteinander' (with each other) emphasizes the mutual nature of the compatibility. Typical topics are work and family or work and free time.
Ich suche eine Lösung, mit der beide Seiten vereinbar sind.
I'm looking for a solution that is compatible with both sides.
permissible
Both words can express that an action does not violate a rule or principle. Zulässig emphasizes specific permission under a rule, while vereinbar highlights consistency with a principle or one's own conscience. Zulässig usually fits regulations, while vereinbar is more suitable when comparing something with one's values.
Für viele Menschen ist diese Entscheidung nicht mit ihrem Gewissen vereinbar.
For many people, this decision is incompatible with their conscience.
Nach der Hausordnung ist es zulässig, Fahrräder im Keller abzustellen.
Under the house rules, it is permissible to store bicycles in the basement.
