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Zeitsoldat

short-service soldier

noun TSITE-zol-daht Rare
People & Society Military

Also means

soldier serving a fixed term

Usage Note

Zeitsoldat serves in the Bundeswehr for a defined contract period (typically 2–25 years) without committing to a lifetime career. Many use the service as a bridge to civilian employment or university.

Examples

"Nach seiner Dienstzeit als Zeitsoldat studierte er Ingenieurswesen."

Natural Translation

After his service period as a short-service soldier he studied engineering.

Literal Translation

After his service-time as short-time-soldier studied he engineering.

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