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The state in which a group of people has the same opinion or works together in harmony. It describes agreement and consensus.
In der entscheidenden Frage herrschte große Einigkeit im Team.
There was great unity in the team on the decisive issue.
'Einigkeit' belongs to the word family of 'eins' (one). From the number 'eins' comes the adjective 'einig' (to be in agreement). With the ending '-keit', it becomes the abstract noun 'die Einigkeit' (unity).
Die Geschwister waren sich endlich einig.
The siblings finally agreed.
'Einigkeit' is often used with the verbs 'herrschen' (to prevail/exist) or 'erzielen' (to achieve). 'Einigkeit herrscht' describes a state, while 'Einigkeit erzielen' describes a process.
In der Jury herrschte Einigkeit über den Gewinner.
There was unity among the jury about the winner.
The expression 'Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit' (Unity and Justice and Freedom) is the beginning of the German national anthem. The word therefore has important political and cultural significance in Germany.
Die erste Strophe der Hymne beginnt mit dem Wort „Einigkeit“.
The first stanza of the anthem begins with the word 'Einigkeit' (unity).
unity / unit
„Einheit“ describes the general cohesion of a group or country. „Einigkeit“ more specifically means that the people involved share the same opinion or agree on an issue. Use „Einheit“ for the feeling of belonging together and „Einigkeit“ for consensus that has been reached.
In der Partei herrschte Einigkeit über den gemeinsamen Vorschlag.
There was agreement in the party on the joint proposal.
Die Einheit der Partei zeigte sich trotz verschiedener persönlicher Interessen.
The party’s unity was evident despite the members’ differing personal interests.
