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
Borrowed from Italian 'soldato', from 'soldo' (pay). It refers to someone who serves in an army for pay. It's a direct relative of the English word 'soldier'.
Memory Tips
The word is almost identical to 'soldier'. Remember the connection to 'Sold' (pay) to solidify the meaning: a person paid for military service.