German word

Zahnarzt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsaːnaːɐ̯tst/

Meaning

  • masculine noundentist

Example

Ich habe einen Termin beim Zahnarzt.

I have an appointment with the dentist.

Illustration for Zahnarzt (dentist)

More examples

Ich muss nächste Woche wieder zum Zahnarzt gehen.

I have to go to the dentist again next week.

Core concept

A specialist uses dental instruments to inspect, repair, and care for the teeth inside a patient's mouth.

Common phrases

  • beim Zahnarzt

    at the dentist's

  • einen Termin beim Zahnarzt

    an appointment with the dentist

  • zum Zahnarzt gehen

    go to the dentist

Similar words

Zahnärztin: A female medical specialist who examines, treats, and cares for teeth.
Zahnarztpraxis: A clinic where dental examinations and treatments take place.
Zahnarzttermin: A scheduled time for a dental examination or treatment.

Definition in German

Ein Arzt, der Zähne untersucht und behandelt.

Word origin

The compound Zahnarzt joins Zahn, meaning "tooth," with Arzt, meaning "doctor," and follows the productive German pattern of naming a specialist by the body part treated.

Usage tips

  • The phrases beim Zahnarzt and zum Zahnarzt use the dative after bei and zu, producing dem in the full forms.

Related words

  • Zahnärztinfemale dentistnoun
  • zahnärztlichdentaladjective
  • Zahnarztpraxisdental practicenoun

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