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How do you say "nurse" in German?
der Krankenpfleger
In German, "nurse" is der Krankenpfleger.
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Pronunciation
Say 'KRAH-nken-PLAH-ger' with stress on first and third syllables. Four syllables.
Grammar notes
Der Krankenpfleger is a masculine noun. Plural: die Krankenpfleger. Female form: die Krankenpflegerin.
Example sentence
Der Krankenpfleger kümmert sich um Patienten.
The nurse cares for patients.
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How to remember der Krankenpfleger
Krankenpfleger combines krank (sick) and pflegen (to care for). Nurses care for sick people.
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Questions about der Krankenpfleger
How do you say "nurse" in German?
In German, "nurse" is der Krankenpfleger. It is a noun.
Is der Krankenpfleger masculine or feminine?
Der Krankenpfleger is a masculine noun. Plural: die Krankenpfleger. Female form: die Krankenpflegerin.
How is der Krankenpfleger used in a sentence?
Use der Krankenpfleger as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Krankenpfleger kümmert sich um Patienten. (The nurse cares for patients.).
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