English–German
“nurse” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkʁaŋkn̩ˌpfleːgɐ/
Example
Der Krankenpfleger gibt der Patientin die Medikamente.
The nurse gives the patient the medications.
How to say “nurse” in German
“Nurse” in German is Krankenpfleger.
A nurse stands beside a sick person, providing hands-on care while supporting the person's medical treatment.
Example sentences with Krankenpfleger
In der Nachtschicht versorgt der Krankenpfleger mehrere Patienten.
During the night shift, the male nurse looks after several patients.
Tips for using Krankenpfleger
- English nurse covers all genders, but German Krankenpfleger specifically denotes a male nurse; Pflegekraft avoids specifying gender.
Other German words for “nurse”
Die Krankenschwestern arbeiten im Krankenhaus.
The nurses work in the hospital.