vertragen
get along
Mit etwas gut zurechtkommen oder etwas ohne Probleme aushalten können.
The German word "vertragen" is a verb that means "to tolerate" or "to bear". It can also mean "to get along with" in the context of interpersonal relationships. It comes from the prefix "ver-" and the root "tragen," which means "to carry" or "to bear."
Similar words in German include "dulden" (to endure), "ertragen" (to stand), and "akzeptieren" (to accept).
The difference lies in nuance: while "vertragen" often implies a degree of ongoing tolerance or acceptance in a relationship or situation, "dulden" and "ertragen" may refer more strongly to endurance against discomfort or hardship, and "akzeptieren" implies a willingness to agree or acknowledge something, possibly without preference.
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Examples
Wir vertragen uns gut.verb
We get along well.
Sie vertragen sich nach dem Streit wieder.verb
They get along again after the argument.
Die beiden vertragen einander oft nicht.verb
The two of them often do not get along with each other.
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