German word

Soldat

Pronunciation

IPA/zɔlˈdaːt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsoldier

Example

Der Soldat trägt einen Helm.

The soldier is wearing a helmet.

Illustration for Soldat (soldier)

More examples

Ein Soldat in Uniform ist müde.

A soldier in uniform is tired.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ein Soldat

    a soldier

  • jeder Soldat

    every soldier

  • ein Soldat in Uniform

    a soldier in uniform

Similar words

Soldatin: A female member of the armed forces who performs military duties in uniform and follows orders.
Offizier: A person in a military rank responsible for commanding units and executing operations.
Veteran: A former service member who has experienced military duty or combat.

Definition in German

Ein Soldat ist eine Person, die in einer Armee dient und militärische Aufgaben erfüllt.

Word origin

German Soldat comes through French soldat and Italian soldato from Medieval Latin soldatus, a soldier paid for military service.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • servicemannoun
  • troopernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Soldatinfemale soldiernoun

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