noun

der Zusammenhalt, null

cohesion · solidarity

Es beschreibt das Gefühl, wenn Menschen fest wie eine Gruppe oder Familie verbunden sind und sich gegenseitig unterstützen.

Definition & meaning

Zusammenhalt refers to the state of being held together or the quality of sticking together, both in a literal and figurative sense.

  1. Social Cohesion: It describes the solidarity, sense of community, and unity among a group of people, such as in a family, a team, or a society. It is the force that keeps a group integrated and prevents it from falling apart.
  2. Structural Integrity: It can refer to the physical cohesion or the binding strength of materials or components that are connected to one another.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der Zusammenhalt). It is formed from the verb zusammenhalten.
  • Word origin: It is a compound word consisting of:
    • zusammen (together)
    • halt (from the verb halten, meaning to hold).
    • The word literally translates to "holding together."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Solidarität
  • Gemeinschaftsgefühl
  • Zusammengehörigkeit
  • Verbundenheit
  • Kohäsion

Antonyms:

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Examples

Der Zusammenhalt in der Gruppe ist stark.noun

The cohesion in the group is strong.

Zusammenhalt ist in unserer Gesellschaft sehr wichtig.noun

Cohesion is very important in our society.

Familien zeigen starken Zusammenhalt in schwierigen Zeiten.noun

Families show strong cohesion in difficult times.

Viele Menschen finden Zusammenhalt in ihrer Familie.noun

Many people find solidarity in their family.

Man spürt den Zusammenhalt besonders bei gemeinsamen Aktivitäten.noun

One especially feels the cohesion during shared activities.

Guter Zusammenhalt hilft Freunden, gemeinsam Probleme zu lösen.noun

Good cohesion helps friends solve problems together.

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