English–German

“caregiver” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpfleːgɐ/

Example

Ich danke den Pflegern für ihre Hilfe.

I thank the caregivers for their help.

Illustration for Pfleger (caregiver)

How to say “caregiver” in German

“Caregiver” in German is Pfleger.

A dependable helper who stays near an ill or dependent person during personal care and daily routines.

Full entry for Pfleger: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Pfleger

Viele Familien beschäftigen einen ambulanten Pfleger.

Many families employ a home-care caregiver.

Tips for using Pfleger

  • In formal job titles, Pflegefachkraft is more precise than Pfleger when the person is a qualified nursing professional, and it avoids gender marking.

Other German words for “caregiver”

Die Pflegerin hilft der Patientin beim Aufstehen.

The caregiver helps the patient get up.

Die Betreuerin kümmert sich um das Baby.

The caregiver is taking care of the baby.

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