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How do you say "soldier" in German?
der Soldat
In German, "soldier" is der Soldat.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'zol-DAHT', stress on the second syllable, with 's' voiced like a 'z'.
Grammar notes
der Soldat is masculine. Plural: der Soldaten.
Example sentence
Der Soldat marschierte in der Parade.
The soldier marched in the parade.
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How to remember der Soldat
Soldat is close enough to the English 'soldier' that the shared root should carry the meaning over easily.
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Questions about der Soldat
How do you say "soldier" in German?
In German, "soldier" is der Soldat. It is a noun.
Is der Soldat masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Soldat is masculine. Plural: der Soldaten.
How is der Soldat used in a sentence?
Use der Soldat as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Soldat marschierte in der Parade. (The soldier marched in the parade.).
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