verstehen (sich)

verb

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get along

have a good relationship

be self-evident

go without saying

Synonyms and Related Words for verstehen (sich)

auskommen (mit)sich vertragen miteinander klarkommen sich von selbst erklären selbstverständlich sein auf der Hand liegen klar sein

Definition of "verstehen (sich)" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "verstehen (sich)" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

eine gute Beziehung zu jemandem haben; gut miteinander auskommen.

DE: “Wir verstehen uns gut.”
A1
EN: “We get along well.”

DE: “Ich verstehe mich sehr gut mit meinen neuen Kollegen.”
A2
EN: “I get along very well with my new colleagues.”

DE: “Obwohl sie sehr verschieden sind, verstehen sich die beiden Schwestern prächtig.”
B1
EN: “Although they are very different, the two sisters get along splendidly.”

selbstverständlich oder logisch sein und keiner weiteren Erklärung bedürfen.

DE: “Ja, das versteht sich.”
A1
EN: “Yes, that's understood.”

DE: “Das versteht sich von selbst.”
A2
EN: “That goes without saying.”

DE: “Es versteht sich von selbst, dass man pünktlich zur Besprechung kommt.”
B1
EN: “It goes without saying that one comes to the meeting on time.”

Words Similar in Spelling to verstehen (sich)

sich verstehen verstehen Verstehen verstecken (sich)sich verziehen