German Conversation · Level 105
58 words
German word
Treue
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtʁɔʏ̯ə/
Meaning
- feminine nounloyalty
Example
Seine Treue beeindruckte alle.
His loyalty impressed everyone.
More examples
Sie hielt einer Idee Treue, obwohl sie unpopulär war.
She remained loyal to an idea, although it was unpopular.
Core concept
A steady bond that keeps a person committed to someone, an idea, or a duty when circumstances pull in another direction.
Common phrases
seine Treue beweisen
prove his loyalty
standhafte Treue
steadfast loyalty
einer Sache Treue halten
remain loyal to a cause
Similar words
Loyalität: Consistent devotion and support toward a group or organization.
Vertrauen: A belief that another person or their actions are dependable.
Liebe: A deep emotional attachment to someone.
Definition in German
Treue bedeutet das konstante Festhalten an einer Person, Idee oder Verpflichtung trotz äußerer Veränderungen oder Versuchungen.
Word origin
Treue is an inherited Germanic noun related to treu and goes back through Middle High German triuwe to Old High German triuwa.
Usage tips
- Treue is feminine and normally an abstract singular noun, as in die Treue; common patterns include jemandem die Treue halten and treu bleiben.