German word

Chirurg

Pronunciation

IPA/çiˈʁʊɐ̯k/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsurgeon

Example

Ich habe einen Termin beim Chirurgen.

I have an appointment with the surgeon.

Illustration for Chirurg (surgeon)

More examples

Ein renommierter Chirurg führte die Operation erfolgreich durch.

A renowned surgeon successfully performed the operation.

Core concept

A doctor at an operating table, using fine instruments to repair damaged body tissue with controlled, sterile movements.

Common phrases

  • ein renommierter Chirurg

    a renowned surgeon

  • bei einem spezialisierten Chirurgen

    with a specialized surgeon

Similar words

Arzt: A medical doctor who diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent illness or injury.
Facharzt: A medical doctor with advanced training in a particular medical specialty.
Hausarzt: A primary care doctor who provides routine care and manages ongoing health needs.

Definition in German

Der Chirurg ist ein Arzt, der durch operative Eingriffe körperliche Schäden oder Erkrankungen heilt und dabei präzise handwerkliche sowie sterile Techniken anwendet.

Word origin

Chirurg comes through Latin chirurgus from Greek cheirourgos, meaning a worker with the hands, and became the German title for a specialist in operative medicine.

Usage tips

  • Chirurg is a masculine weak noun, so the singular forms include der Chirurg but den Chirurgen and beim Chirurgen.

Opposites

Related words

  • Chirurgiesurgerynoun
  • chirurgischsurgicaladjective
  • Chirurginfemale surgeonnoun

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