die Loyalität
Translation
loyalty, faithfulness, allegiance
Examples
Seine Loyalität gegenüber der Firma ist groß.
His loyalty to the company is great.
Loyalität ist eine wichtige Eigenschaft.
Loyalty is an important quality.
Sie schätzen seine Loyalität und Ehrlichkeit.
They value his loyalty and honesty.
Grammar Patterns
Loyalität ((gegenüber+3 / zu+3)) loyalty towards ((sb./sth.)) He shows loyalty towards his team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Treue (faithfulness), Ergebenheit (devotion); Antonyms: Verrat (betrayal), Illoyalität (disloyalty)
Etymology
From French 'loyauté' (legality), ultimately from Latin 'lex' (law).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'loyalty', making it easy to remember.