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loyalty
The quality of being faithfully and reliably connected to a person, group, idea, or company.
Seine Loyalität gegenüber der Firma wurde nach 20 Jahren mit einer Beförderung belohnt.
His loyalty to the company was rewarded with a promotion after 20 years.
'Loyalität' (loyalty) is the noun related to the adjective 'loyal' (loyal). The ending '-ität' is often used in German to form feminine nouns from adjectives that describe a quality or state.
Ein loyaler Freund würde dich nie im Stich lassen.
A loyal friend would never let you down.
To express whom or what someone is loyal to, German uses the preposition 'gegenüber' with the dative. Alternatively, the genitive can also be used.
Die Mitarbeiter zeigten große Loyalität gegenüber ihrem Chef.
The employees showed great loyalty to their boss.
Common verbs used with 'Loyalität' (loyalty) are 'Loyalität zeigen' (to show loyalty), 'Loyalität beweisen' (to prove loyalty), 'Loyalität erwarten' (to expect loyalty), and 'jemandes Loyalität schätzen' (to value someone's loyalty).
Mit dieser Tat hat er seine bedingungslose Loyalität bewiesen.
With this act, he proved his unconditional loyalty.
loyalty / fidelity
Treue and Loyalität both refer to a reliable bond. Treue places more emphasis on a lasting commitment or keeping a promise and also suits close personal relationships. Loyalität focuses more on reliably supporting a person, group, or organization.
Auch in der schwierigen Krise zeigte sie ihrem Team gegenüber Loyalität.
Even during the difficult crisis, she showed loyalty to her team.
Auch in der langen Trennung hielt sie ihrem Partner die Treue.
Even during their long separation, she remained faithful to her partner.
