German Conversation · Level 62
74 words
German word
vertragen
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaːgn̩/
Meaning
- verbget along
Example
Die Kinder vertragen sich gut.
The children get along well.
More examples
Wir vertragen uns im Team sehr gut.
We get along very well as a team.
Core concept
Different things fit together in one situation, even when their qualities differ.
Common phrases
sich untereinander vertragen
get along with each other
sich mit jemandem vertragen
get along with someone
Similar words
sich verstehen: Understanding each other well and naturally getting along.
auskommen: Living or working together smoothly with little friction.
klarkommen: Managing well with a person or situation.
Definition in German
mit jemandem in gutem Verhältnis stehen; miteinander harmonieren
Word origin
The verb comes from Germanic tragen ('carry') with the prefix ver-; its historical range connects carrying or bearing with enduring and harmonious relations.
Usage tips
- With food, medicine, or another substance, German uses jemand verträgt etwas or etwas ist verträglich rather than the reflexive interpersonal construction.
Other meanings
- tolerateverb
- agree withverb
Opposites
- streitenargueverb
Related words
- verträglichcompatibleadjective
- Verträglichkeitcompatibilitynoun