English–German
“surgery” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/opəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/
Example
Er musste sich einer Operation unterziehen.
He had to undergo surgery.
How to say “surgery” in German
“Surgery” in German is Operation.
A planned course of action that changes a situation through coordinated steps, from treating a body to conducting a mission or calculating with numbers.
Example sentences with Operation
Vor der Operation war sie sehr nervös.
Before the operation, she was very nervous.
Tips for using Operation
- The abbreviation OP is common in German medical contexts, while the full noun remains necessary in formal or general writing.