German word

Notarzt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnoːtˌaːɐ̯t͡st/

Meaning

  • masculine nounemergency doctor

Example

Der Notarzt untersuchte den Verletzten.

The emergency doctor examined the injured person.

Illustration for Notarzt (emergency doctor)

More examples

Am Unfallort versorgte der Notarzt mehrere Verletzte.

At the scene of the accident, the emergency doctor treated several injured people.

Core concept

A doctor works at the site of a sudden medical crisis before the patient is taken to hospital.

Common phrases

  • einen Notarzt schicken

    send an emergency doctor

  • Notarzt alarmieren

    call an emergency doctor

  • Notarzt im Einsatz

    emergency doctor on duty

Similar words

Rettungsarzt: A doctor who travels by ambulance to treat patients at the scene and during the journey.
Notfallarzt: An emergency physician handling the initial diagnosis and treatment of seriously ill patients.
Notfallsanitäter: A licensed emergency responder trained in advanced lifesaving treatment and patient transport.
Sanitäter: An emergency responder who assists with first aid and the transport of patients.

Definition in German

Ein Arzt, der bei akuten Notfällen vor Ort erste medizinische Maßnahmen durchführt und lebensrettende Hilfe leistet.

Word origin

The compound Notarzt combines Not, an acute emergency, with Arzt, a doctor.

Usage tips

  • Notarzt refers specifically to the doctor, while other emergency-service staff are not called Notärzte.

Related words

  • Notarztwagenemergency doctor's vehiclenoun
  • Notarztdienstemergency doctor's servicenoun

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