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.
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.
peaceful
'friedlich' and 'verträglich' can both describe people or animals that do not look for conflict. 'friedlich' emphasizes that someone is not aggressive and does not want to harm anyone. 'verträglich' emphasizes more strongly that someone can be with others easily and is uncomplicated in social contact. You can say a dog is 'friedlich' if it does not bite or attack. It is 'verträglich' if it gets along well with other dogs or people. 'verträglich' also has other meanings, for example with food or medication; here, however, it is about behavior.
Unser neuer Hund ist sehr verträglich und spielt gern mit anderen Hunden.
Our new dog is very easygoing and likes playing with other dogs.
Die Katze bleibt friedlich, auch wenn Besuch kommt.
The cat stays peaceful even when visitors come.