English–German

“soldier” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zɔlˈdaːt/

Example

Der Soldat trägt einen Helm.

The soldier is wearing a helmet.

Illustration for Soldat (soldier)

How to say “soldier” in German

“Soldier” in German is Soldat.

A uniformed service member carrying out military duties, often shown with a helmet and following orders.

Full entry for Soldat: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Soldat

Ein Soldat in Uniform ist müde.

A soldier in uniform is tired.

Tips for using Soldat

  • Soldat is a masculine weak noun: the plural is Soldaten, and accusative or dative singular uses den or dem Soldaten.

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