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compatibility
The quality of two or more things being compatible with each other, meaning they fit together, do not contradict each other, or can exist at the same time.
Die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie ist für viele Eltern eine große Herausforderung.
The compatibility of work and family is a major challenge for many parents.
The word is derived from the adjective 'vereinbar' (compatible). The ending '-keit' turns an adjective into a noun that describes a quality or state — here, the state of being compatible.
Diese beiden Ziele sind nicht miteinander vereinbar.
These two goals are not compatible with each other.
'Vereinbarkeit' (compatibility) is almost always used in the fixed structure 'die Vereinbarkeit von [thing A] und [thing B]' (the compatibility of [thing A] and [thing B]). It connects two or more concepts that are meant to be brought into harmony.
Im Studium ist die Vereinbarkeit von Theorie und Praxis sehr wichtig.
In university studies, the compatibility of theory and practice is very important.
The most common and best-known collocation is 'die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie' (the compatibility of work and family). Other typical pairs are 'Studium und Job' (studies and job) or 'Arbeit und Freizeit' (work and leisure time).
Viele Unternehmen werben mit der guten Vereinbarkeit von Arbeit und Freizeit.
Many companies advertise good compatibility between work and leisure time.
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 Vereinbarkeit der neuen Regel mit unseren Arbeitszeiten.
We are checking whether the new rule is compatible with our working hours.
Wir prüfen die Kompatibilität des neuen Programms mit unserem Computersystem.
We are checking whether the new program is compatible with our computer system.
