comradeship
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comradeship
A strong feeling of solidarity, mutual trust, and friendship within a group, e.g. among soldiers, colleagues, or on a sports team.
Die gute Kameradschaft in der Freiwilligen Feuerwehr ist für alle sehr wichtig.
The good comradeship in the volunteer fire department is very important to everyone.
The word is made up of 'der Kamerad' (comrade) and the suffix '-schaft'. The suffix '-schaft' forms feminine nouns that describe a state, a relationship, or a community, as in 'Freundschaft' (friendship) or 'Mannschaft' (team).
Die Kameradschaft unter den Bergsteigern war beeindruckend.
The comradeship among the mountain climbers was impressive.
'Kameradschaft' (comradeship) is often described with adjectives such as 'gut' (good), 'echt' (genuine), or 'stark' (strong). Verbs that are frequently used with it include 'die Kameradschaft pflegen' (to maintain comradeship) or 'die Kameradschaft stärken' (to strengthen comradeship).
Im Team herrscht eine wirklich gute Kameradschaft.
There is really good comradeship in the team.
The term is often used for groups that work closely together or spend a lot of time with one another. Typical contexts are the military, sports clubs, the fire department, or close circles of colleagues.
Die Soldaten sprachen oft über den Wert der Kameradschaft im Einsatz.
The soldiers often spoke about the value of comradeship during deployment.
community
Both words can express cohesion within a group. „Gemeinschaft“ can also refer to a less close sense of belonging, whereas „Kameradschaft“ particularly emphasizes personal trust and friendship between the members. Use „Gemeinschaft“ for people living and interacting together as a group, and „Kameradschaft“ for a close, dependable relationship.
Im Verein herrscht eine enge Kameradschaft, weil sich die Mitglieder gegenseitig vertrauen.
There is a close camaraderie in the club because the members trust one another.
Im Verein spürt man eine starke Gemeinschaft, obwohl sich nicht alle Mitglieder gut kennen.
There is a strong sense of community in the club, even though not all the members know one another well.
