English–German

“medical” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛːɐ̯tstlɪç/

Example

Sie braucht eine ärztliche Untersuchung.

She needs a medical examination.

Illustration for ärztlich (medical)

How to say “medical” in German

“Medical” in German is ärztlich.

A doctor's stamp on an examination, statement, or condition.

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

Example sentences with ärztlich

Für die Krankschreibung braucht er eine ärztliche Bescheinigung.

He needs a medical certificate for his sick leave.

Tips for using ärztlich

  • Ärztlich usually points to a doctor's involvement or authorization, while medizinisch can describe medical matters more broadly.

Other German words for “medical”

Die medizinische Untersuchung zeigte kein Problem.

The medical examination revealed no problem.

“medical” in other languages