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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
'die Unterstützung' and 'die Solidarität' can both mean that people help one another. However, 'Unterstützung' is more concrete and more general: it can be practical help, advice, money, or moral support. 'Solidarität' mainly means cohesion between people or groups that have shared interests, values, or goals. It is often also about a feeling: we stand together. The words can be confused because solidarity often leads to support. If you mean concrete help, 'Unterstützung' fits. If you want to emphasize the cohesion of a group, 'Solidarität' fits.
Nach dem Unfall zeigen die Kollegen große Solidarität mit der Familie.
After the accident, the colleagues show great solidarity with the family.
Clara hat bei der Prüfungsvorbereitung viel Unterstützung von ihrer Lehrerin bekommen.
Clara received a lot of support from her teacher while preparing for the exam.