die Treue
Translation
loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity
Examples
Seine Treue zum König war unerschütterlich.
His loyalty to the king was unwavering.
Sie schwor ihm ewige Treue.
She swore eternal faithfulness to him.
Grammar Patterns
to swear/keep faith ((with sb.)) He swore eternal faithfulness to his wife.
loyalty ((to sb./sth.)) His loyalty to the company was well-known.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Loyalität, Ergebenheit; Antonyms: Untreue (infidelity), Verrat (betrayal)
Etymology
From Old High German 'triuwa', related to the English word 'true'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'true' love, which requires 'Treue' (loyalty/faithfulness).