die Solidarität
Translation
solidarity
Examples
Sie zeigten Solidarität mit den Streikenden.
They showed solidarity with the strikers.
Solidarität ist in Krisenzeiten wichtig.
Solidarity is important in times of crisis.
Wir müssen unsere Solidarität beweisen.
We must prove our solidarity.
Grammar Patterns
Solidarität ((mit+3)) zeigen to show solidarity with sb./sth. The citizens showed solidarity with the victims.
aus Solidarität ((mit+3)) out of solidarity with sb./sth. He acted out of solidarity with his colleagues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Zusammenhalt (cohesion), die Einigkeit (unity)
Etymology
From Latin 'solidus' (solid, whole), related to the English word 'solidarity'. The suffix '-ität' corresponds to '-ity'.
Memory Tips
This is an international word, very similar to 'solidarity' in English. Think of people standing 'solid' together.