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How do you say "dentist" in German?
der Zahnarzt
In German, "dentist" is der Zahnarzt.
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Pronunciation
Say 'TSAHN-ar-tst' with stress on the first syllable. Three syllables.
Grammar notes
Der Zahnarzt is a masculine noun. Plural: die Zahnärzte. Female form: die Zahnärztin.
Example sentence
Der Zahnarzt prüft meine Zähne.
The dentist checks my teeth.
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How to remember der Zahnarzt
Zahnarzt combines Zahn (tooth) and Arzt (doctor). A dentist is a tooth doctor.
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Questions about der Zahnarzt
How do you say "dentist" in German?
In German, "dentist" is der Zahnarzt. It is a noun.
Is der Zahnarzt masculine or feminine?
Der Zahnarzt is a masculine noun. Plural: die Zahnärzte. Female form: die Zahnärztin.
How is der Zahnarzt used in a sentence?
Use der Zahnarzt as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Zahnarzt prüft meine Zähne. (The dentist checks my teeth.).
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