De soldaat
Example: De soldaat draagt een uniform tijdens de parade.
Definition
"De soldaat" refers to a soldier, a person who serves in an army and is trained for military combat. Soldiers often wear uniforms and participate in various military duties, including defense, combat, and ceremonial roles, as in the phrase: 'De soldaat draagt een uniform tijdens de parade.'
Etymology
The term "de soldaat" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the Middle Dutch word 'soldaet,' which itself originates from the Italian 'soldato,' meaning soldier. This Italian term traces back to the Latin 'solidatus,' linked to 'solidus,' a coin used to pay soldiers. Did you know? The word reflects the historical practice of paying troops with coins called 'solidi.'
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"De soldaat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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