Treue

/ˈtʁɔɪ̯ə/
loyalty

Seine Treue zu seinem Team war bewundernswert.

His loyalty to his team was admirable.


formalinformal

Loyalty, faithfulness, or devotion to a person, cause, or organization.

Sie bewies ihre Treue zu ihrer Familie, indem sie immer für sie da war.

She proved her loyalty to her family by always being there for them.

Die Treue der Kunden ist für jedes Unternehmen von großer Bedeutung.

Customer loyalty is crucial for any business.

In German, 'Treue' is often used in both personal and professional contexts to describe steadfast commitment.

Collocations

Treue haltento remain loyalTreue beweisento prove loyaltyTreue brechento break loyalty

Related Phrases

Treuepunktephrase
loyalty points (e.g., in a rewards program)
Treuebonusphrase
loyalty bonus

Pro Tip

Context Matters

'Treue' is often used in formal contexts, such as business or legal settings, but can also describe personal loyalty.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

In German, 'Treue' is always capitalized as it is a noun.

Word Origin

Derived from the Old High German 'triuwa,' meaning 'faith' or 'trust,' related to the verb 'treu sein' (to be loyal).

Usage Notes

In German, 'Treue' is a strong concept often associated with long-term commitment, whether in relationships, friendships, or professional contexts.

Word Breakdown

Treue
loyalty
root
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