Loyalität

loyalty, allegiance, faithfulness

noun loy-ah-lee-TAET Rare

Origin: from French

Usage Note

Loyalität is used broadly for loyalty to a person, group, employer, or cause. It implies consistent support even under pressure. Loyalität einfordern (to demand loyalty) has a slightly authoritarian flavour; Loyalität zeigen (to show loyalty) is neutral-positive.

Examples

"Seine Loyalität gegenüber alten Freunden war sprichwörtlich."

Natural Translation

His loyalty to old friends was legendary.

Literal Translation

His loyalty toward old friends was proverbial.

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