German NOUN B2 Rank 11330

die Vereinbarkeit

compatibility

die Vereinbarkeit, die Vereinbarkeiten

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Vereinbarkeit vs Kompatibilität

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.

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Vereinbarkeit

Wir prüfen die Vereinbarkeit der neuen Regel mit unseren Arbeitszeiten.

We are checking whether the new rule is compatible with our working hours.

Kompatibilität

Wir prüfen die Kompatibilität des neuen Programms mit unserem Computersystem.

We are checking whether the new program is compatible with our computer system.

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