German word

Mediziner

Pronunciation

IPA/mediˈtsiːnɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundoctor

Example

Die Mediziner im Krankenhaus helfen den Patienten schnell.

The doctors at the hospital quickly help the patients.

Illustration for Mediziner (doctor)

More examples

Sie hat einen Termin beim Mediziner vereinbart.

She made an appointment with the doctor.

Core concept

A medical specialist who connects the examination room with the research laboratory.

Common phrases

  • einen Termin beim Mediziner vereinbaren

    make an appointment with the doctor

  • ein erfahrener Mediziner

    an experienced doctor

Similar words

Arzt/Ärztin: A doctor who regularly examines patients and treats their illnesses or injuries.
Doktor: A title used for a person who holds an academic doctoral degree.

Definition in German

Mediziner ist eine Person, die Medizin studiert hat und in Klinik oder Forschung tätig ist.

Word origin

The noun Mediziner is formed from Medizin, which goes back to Latin medicina, plus the German agent suffix -er.

Usage tips

  • In everyday German, Arzt or Ärztin is usually more natural for an individual treating patients, while Mediziner can also cover medical researchers.

Other meanings

  • medical scientistnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Medizinerinfemale doctornoun

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