die Söldnergruppe
Translation
mercenary group, group of mercenaries
Examples
Die Söldnergruppe wurde angeheuert.
The mercenary group was hired.
Er war der Anführer einer Söldnergruppe.
He was the leader of a mercenary group.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Söldnergruppe)) ((anheuern)) to hire a mercenary group Der König heuerte eine Söldnergruppe an.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Söldnertruppe, Freischar
Etymology
A compound word from 'Söldner' (mercenary) + 'Gruppe' (group). 'Söldner' is derived from 'Sold' (pay).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'soldier-group', where the soldiers ('Söldner') are paid ('Sold').