solidary / supportive
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supportive
Showing a sense of connection with others and standing up for shared goals, values, or interests; practicing mutual support.
Die Mitarbeiter erklärten sich solidarisch mit den streikenden Kollegen.
The employees declared themselves supportive of their striking colleagues.
The adjective 'solidarisch' (solidary/supportive) belongs to the noun 'die Solidarität' (solidarity). If you know the noun, you can easily work out the meaning of the adjective.
Solidarität ist in Krisenzeiten besonders wichtig.
Solidarity is especially important in times of crisis.
'Solidarisch' is almost always used with the preposition 'mit' (with) and the dative. You are 'solidarisch mit' a person or a group.
Viele Bürger zeigten sich solidarisch mit den Protestierenden.
Many citizens showed themselves supportive of the protesters.
Common verbs used with 'solidarisch' are 'sein' (to be), 'handeln' (to act), or the reflexive verbs 'sich zeigen' (to show oneself) and 'sich erklären' (to declare oneself).
Die Nachbarn haben sich nach dem Sturm sehr solidarisch gezeigt.
The neighbors showed themselves to be very supportive after the storm.
social
'sozial' and 'solidarisch' can both express that someone is not thinking only of themselves. 'sozial' is more general and describes help, consideration, or measures for the welfare of other people. 'solidarisch' puts more emphasis on standing together with others, especially when there are shared goals, problems, or interests. You are 'solidarisch' with a group or person and consciously support them. So 'sozial' is broader, while 'solidarisch' is more precise when it is about a sense of connection and mutual support.
Die Kollegen bleiben solidarisch und unterstützen Maria während des Streits.
The colleagues remain supportive and support Maria during the dispute.
Im Kurs sprechen wir heute über soziale Hilfe für ältere Menschen.
Today in the course, we are talking about social support for older people.