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solidarity
Cohesion and mutual support between people or groups, based on shared interests, values, or goals.
Nach der Flutkatastrophe gab es eine Welle der Solidarität mit den betroffenen Menschen.
After the flood disaster, there was a wave of solidarity with the people affected.
The ending '-ität' is typical for abstract nouns formed from adjectives of Latin origin. 'Solidarität' (solidarity) is derived from the adjective 'solidarisch' (in solidarity / supportive).
Flexibilität ist in diesem Beruf sehr wichtig.
Flexibility is very important in this profession.
'Solidarität' (solidarity) is often used with the verbs 'zeigen' (to show) or 'bekunden' (to express). The person or group being supported is connected with the preposition 'mit' (with).
Viele Menschen zeigten ihre Solidarität mit den Streikenden.
Many people showed their solidarity with the strikers.
'Solidarität' (solidarity) is a rather formal word that is frequently used in political, social, or media contexts. In everyday conversation, people might be more likely to say 'Zusammenhalt' (cohesion / sticking together).
Die Gewerkschaft rief zur Solidarität unter den Arbeitern auf.
The trade union called for solidarity among the workers.
support
Unterstützung and Solidarität can both express help for a person or group. Unterstützung can be given without shared membership or affiliation and can also be one-sided, whereas Solidarität is based on shared interests, values, or goals. Use Solidarität when this sense of cohesion is also intended.
Die Beschäftigten zeigten Solidarität mit ihren Kollegen im Streik.
The employees showed solidarity with their colleagues who were on strike.
Die Nachbarin erhielt Unterstützung beim Tragen der schweren Kisten.
The neighbor received help carrying the heavy boxes.
