loyal
Translation
loyal, faithful, true
Examples
Er ist ein loyaler Freund.
He is a loyal friend.
Sie blieb ihrem Arbeitgeber loyal.
She remained loyal to her employer.
Grammar Patterns
((as an attribute)) loyal + noun. He is a loyal friend.
((predicative)) ((to sb./sth.)) to be loyal to sb./sth. She is loyal to her boss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: treu (faithful), ergeben (devoted); Antonyms: illoyal (disloyal), untreu (unfaithful)
Etymology
From French 'loyal' (legal, according to law), from 'loi' (law). It signifies adherence to duty or law.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'loyal', making it very easy to remember.