German word

vereinbar

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈaɪ̯nbaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectivecompatible

Example

Das ist mit meinem Zeitplan vereinbar.

That fits with my schedule.

Illustration for vereinbar (compatible)

More examples

Die neue Regel ist mit internationalen Normen vereinbar.

The new rule is consistent with international standards.

Core concept

Two conditions stand side by side without creating a contradiction.

Common phrases

  • mit internationalen Normen vereinbar

    consistent with international standards

  • mit den Unternehmenswerten vereinbar

    consistent with the company's values

Similar words

kompatibel: Designed to function properly with another system or device.
verträglich: Tolerable together without causing harm or damaging a relationship.
konsistent: Mutually compatible, with all information or ideas fitting together coherently.

Definition in German

So beschaffen, dass zwei Aussagen, Pläne oder Bedingungen ohne Widerspruch nebeneinander gelten können.

Word origin

The adjective vereinbar is formed from vereinbaren, meaning to arrange or agree, plus -bar, a suffix that expresses possibility.

Usage tips

  • Vereinbar means compatible or reconcilable, whereas vereinbart usually means agreed, arranged, or scheduled.

Other meanings

  • consistentadjective
  • reconcilableadjective

Opposites

  • unvereinbarirreconcilableadjective
  • inkompatibelincompatibleadjective

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