compatible / tolerable
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easygoing
Describes a person or animal that is peaceful, agreeable, not quarrelsome, and gets along well with others.
Unser neuer Hund ist sehr verträglich und spielt gerne mit der Katze.
Our new dog is very easygoing and likes playing with the cat.
well tolerated
Refers to substances such as foods, medications, or cosmetics that are well tolerated by the body and do not cause negative reactions.
Diese Sonnencreme ist auch für empfindliche Haut gut verträglich.
This sunscreen is also well tolerated by sensitive skin.
compatible
Describes things, ideas, or concepts that are compatible with each other and do not contradict one another.
Ein hohes Wirtschaftswachstum ist nicht immer mit den Zielen des Umweltschutzes verträglich.
High economic growth is not always compatible with the goals of environmental protection.
The adjective 'verträglich' (compatible/tolerable) is closely related to the verb 'vertragen' (to tolerate/get along with). It describes the quality of someone who gets along well with others, or of something that one tolerates well (e.g., food).
Ich vertrage leider keine Milchprodukte.
Unfortunately, I can't tolerate dairy products.
The context shows which meaning is intended. If you are talking about people or animals, it means 'peaceful' or 'easygoing'. If it is about food, medication, or cosmetics, it means 'well tolerated'. With ideas or plans, it means 'compatible'.
Mein Kollege ist ein sehr verträglicher Mensch.
My colleague is a very easygoing person.
When 'verträglich' (easygoing/compatible) describes a person or animal, the preposition 'mit' (with) is often used to say whom or what they get along well with.
Ist dein Hund mit anderen Hunden verträglich?
Is your dog good with other dogs?
In the meaning 'well tolerated', 'verträglich' is often combined with the preposition 'für' (for). An adverb such as 'gut' (well) or 'besonders' (especially) often comes before it as well.
Die Creme ist speziell für empfindliche Haut verträglich.
The cream is specifically suitable for sensitive skin.
This meaning refers to the compatibility of abstract things such as plans, goals, or values. Here, too, the preposition 'mit' (with) is often used.
Seine politischen Ansichten sind nicht mit den Werten unserer Partei verträglich.
His political views are not compatible with the values of our party.
light / easy
Leicht and verträglich can both describe a pleasant meal. Leicht emphasizes a low calorie or fat content and easy digestibility, while verträglich emphasizes that the body tolerates the food well. Use leicht for the type of food and verträglich for its effect on a particular person.
Die Suppe ist für meinen empfindlichen Magen gut verträglich.
The soup is well tolerated by my sensitive stomach.
Die Suppe ist leicht, weil sie wenig Fett und Kalorien enthält.
The soup is light because it contains little fat and few calories.
