der Wachsoldat
Translation
sentry, guard, sentinel
Examples
Der Wachsoldat steht vor dem Tor.
The sentry stands in front of the gate.
Die Wachsoldaten wechseln die Schicht.
The guards are changing shifts.
Grammar Patterns
((the sentry)) as subject The sentry... Der Wachsoldat steht am Eingang.
((the sentry)) as object ...the sentry. You can see the sentry from afar.
Similar Words
Wächter (guard), Posten (post/sentry), Schildwache (sentry)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wache' (watch, guard) and 'Soldat' (soldier). Literally a 'watch soldier'.
Memory Tips
Picture a soldier who is 'watching' over a place. 'Wach' sounds like 'watch'.