solidarisch
Translation
solidary, in solidarity
Examples
Die Kollegen zeigten sich solidarisch.
The colleagues showed solidarity.
Wir brauchen eine solidarische Gesellschaft.
We need a society based on solidarity.
Grammar Patterns
to be/act solidarisch to be/act in solidarity The workers acted in solidarity.
solidarisch mit+3 in solidarity with sb./sth. We are in solidarity with the protesters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gemeinschaftlich (communal), loyal (loyal); Antonyms: egoistisch (egoistic), unsolidarisch
Etymology
From French 'solidaire', ultimately from Latin 'solidus' meaning 'solid, whole'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'solidarity'. Think of a group acting as one 'solid' unit.