English–German

“get along” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaːgn̩/

Example

Die Kinder vertragen sich gut.

The children get along well.

Illustration for vertragen (get along)

How to say “get along” in German

“Get along” in German is vertragen.

Different things fit together in one situation, even when their qualities differ.

Full entry for vertragen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vertragen

Wir vertragen uns im Team sehr gut.

We get along very well as a team.

Tips for using vertragen

  • With food, medicine, or another substance, German uses jemand verträgt etwas or etwas ist verträglich rather than the reflexive interpersonal construction.

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