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military pay
The regular payment that soldiers receive for their service in the military. It is a specific form of salary for members of the armed forces.
Der Soldat erhält seinen Sold pünktlich am Monatsende.
The soldier receives his military pay on time at the end of the month.
The word 'Sold' (military pay) is the root of 'der Söldner' (mercenary). A mercenary is a soldier who fights not out of duty, but for payment (Sold).
Historisch gesehen kämpften Söldner für denjenigen, der den höchsten Sold bot.
Historically, mercenaries fought for whoever offered the highest pay.
The word 'Sold' is used exclusively in a military or historical context for soldiers' pay. It is not a general term for income.
Die Höhe des Soldes hängt vom Dienstgrad des Soldaten ab.
The amount of military pay depends on the soldier's rank.
An important idiom is 'in jemandes Sold stehen' (to be in someone's pay). It means that you are paid by someone and serve them or are loyal to them in return.
Der Spion stand im Sold einer ausländischen Regierung.
The spy was in the pay of a foreign government.
salary / content
'das Gehalt' and 'der Sold' both mean regular payment for work or service. 'Gehalt' is used generally for employees, often for a fixed monthly payment. 'Sold' is used specifically for soldiers and their service in the military. The words can be confused because both refer to money for a professional activity. In a normal office or company context, 'Gehalt' sounds right; in a military context, 'Sold' is more precise.
Der Sold reicht dem jungen Soldaten für seine Miete und das Essen.
The military pay is enough for the young soldier to cover his rent and food.
Das Gehalt wird bei uns immer am Ende des Monats überwiesen.
At our company, the salary is always transferred at the end of the month.