German Conversation · Level 140
30 words
German word
Facharzt
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfaxˌaːɐ̯t͡st/
Meaning
- masculine nounspecialist
Example
Der Facharzt arbeitet im Krankenhaus.
The specialist works at the hospital.
More examples
Ich habe nächste Woche einen Termin beim Facharzt.
I have an appointment with the specialist next week.
Core concept
A qualified doctor focused on one medical field rather than general practice.
Common phrases
ein Facharzt für Kardiologie
a specialist in cardiology
eine Überweisung zum Facharzt
a referral to the specialist
der behandelnde Facharzt
the treating specialist
Similar words
Arzt: A doctor qualified to diagnose and treat patients generally.
Spezialist: A highly skilled expert in a particular area.
Hausarzt: A regular doctor who provides primary care and manages chronic conditions.
Definition in German
Ein Arzt mit anerkannter fachärztlicher Weiterbildung in einem konkreten Spezialgebiet.
Word origin
Facharzt combines Fach, meaning a specialized field, with Arzt, meaning doctor, and names a doctor with recognized specialist training.
Usage tips
- Facharzt is masculine, with the plural Fachärzte, and a specialty is commonly added with für plus the accusative, as in Facharzt für Kardiologie.
Opposites
- Allgemeinmedizinergeneral practitionernoun
- Hausarztfamily doctornoun
Related words
- Fachärztinfemale specialistnoun
- Facharztpraxisspecialist practicenoun
- fachärztlichspecialistadjective