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masculine

zɔlˈdaːt

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Translation

the soldier

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Word origin

Borrowed from Italian soldato, 'one who is paid', from soldo, the coin used to pay him, ultimately from Latin solidus.

Origin
Italian
Root
soldato
English cognates
soldier

Grammar

Gendermasculine
PluralSoldaten

Examples

kehrte .

The soldier returned home after the war.

Grenze.

Many soldiers fought at the border.

Soldatin .

Even as a child she wanted to become a soldier.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 2: Words 811-820.