die Soldaten
Translation
soldiers
Examples
Die Soldaten marschieren auf der Straße.
The soldiers are marching on the street.
Der General spricht mit den Soldaten.
The general is speaking with the soldiers.
Grammar Patterns
((die Soldaten)) (as subject) the soldiers The soldiers wear uniforms.
((den Soldaten)) (as dative object) to the soldiers The officer gives an order to the soldiers.
Similar Words
der Krieger (warrior), der Kämpfer (fighter)
Etymology
From Italian 'soldato', which comes from 'soldo' (pay), meaning someone who serves for pay. Cognate with English 'soldier'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English 'soldier'. The German root 'Sold' means 'pay', so a soldier is one who gets paid to serve.