Kameradschaft

/kaməˈʁaːtʃaft/
nounIntermediate camaraderie
formalinformal

A strong bond of friendship, loyalty, and mutual support among a group, especially in military or professional contexts.

Im Team herrschte eine tiefe Kameradschaft.

There was a deep sense of camaraderie in the team.

Die Feuerwehrleute bewiesen ihre Kameradschaft in der Not.

The firefighters proved their camaraderie in times of need.

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Often used in military, sports, or workplace settings to describe strong group cohesion.

Related Phrases

Kameradschaft beweisenphrase
to demonstrate camaraderie

💡Pro Tip

Military vs. Civilian Use

While 'Kameradschaft' often refers to military bonds, it can also describe strong friendships in sports teams or workplaces.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Kameradschaft' as it is a noun in German.

📖Word Origin

From 'Kamerad' (comrade) + '-schaft' (suffix indicating state or condition), originally a military term.

📝Usage Notes

While often associated with military contexts, it can also describe strong bonds in civilian groups.

Word Breakdown

Kamerad
comrade
root
+
-schaft
state or condition of
suffix
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