German Conversation · Level 180
30 words
German word
Kameradschaft
Pronunciation
IPA/kaməˈʁaːtʃaft/
Meaning
- feminine nouncamaraderie
Example
Die Kameradschaft in der Mannschaft ist stark.
The team has a strong sense of camaraderie.
More examples
Nach dem Einsatz entstand eine tiefe Kameradschaft unter den Helfern.
After the operation, a deep camaraderie arose among the helpers.
Core concept
People in a team standing by one another through shared experiences and practical help.
Common phrases
starke Kameradschaft
strong camaraderie
Kameradschaft pflegen
foster camaraderie
Similar words
Freundschaft: A close relationship between people based on personal trust and affection.
Zusammenhalt: The force that enables a group to remain united.
Solidarität: A shared commitment to support others in hardship or pursue a common goal.
Gemeinschaft: A group linked by shared interests, circumstances, or a common way of life.
Definition in German
Zusammenhalt in einer Gruppe, der durch gemeinsame Erlebnisse und gegenseitige Hilfe entsteht.
Word origin
Kameradschaft combines Kamerad, borrowed through French camarade, with the German suffix -schaft, which forms nouns for a state or relationship.
Usage tips
- Kameradschaft is usually broader and more group-oriented than Freundschaft, so it fits teams, units, and work groups especially well.
Other meanings
- solidaritynoun
- friendshipnoun
Opposites
- Feindschaftenmitynoun
Related words
- kameradschaftlichcomradelyadjective
- Kameradschaftsgefühlfeeling of camaraderienoun