German word

Arzt

Pronunciation

IPA/aːɐ̯t͡st/

Meaning

  • masculine noundoctor

Example

Ich muss zum Arzt gehen.

I have to go to the doctor.

Illustration for Arzt (doctor)

More examples

Der Arzt gab mir einen Rat.

The doctor gave me some advice.

Core concept

A doctor listening to symptoms, assessing the condition, and selecting appropriate medical care.

Common phrases

  • zum Arzt gehen

    go to the doctor

  • einen Termin beim Arzt vereinbaren

    make an appointment with the doctor

  • sich beim Arzt untersuchen lassen

    have a doctor examine you

Similar words

Ärztin: A female medical professional who diagnoses and treats illness.
Hausarzt: A local general practitioner who provides routine care and vaccinations.
Facharzt: A doctor specializing in a particular medical field and its advanced tests or treatments.
Notarzt: A doctor who gives emergency care at an incident or in an ambulance.

Definition in German

Ein Arzt ist eine Person mit medizinischer Ausbildung, die Patienten untersucht, Diagnosen stellt und behandelt.

Word origin

The German noun Arzt developed from Old High German arzat through Middle High German arzet, borrowed from Medieval Latin archiater and Greek archiatros.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is Ärztin and the plural is Ärzte, with the umlaut changing the vowel in both forms.

Related words

  • Facharztspecialistnoun
  • Arztpraxisdoctor's officenoun

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