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German for Nurses

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In Germany, nurses are called Krankenschwester  (female) or Krankenpfleger  (male), and they’re in more demand than ever

Complementing your healing skills with a few German phrases here and there may do more for your nursing career than you thought possible. Check out 140+ essential German vocabulary for nurses.

Common Vocabulary

nurse talking to patient

Parts of the Body

doctor pointing to parts of the body

For more anatomy-related vocabulary in German, check out this guide:

Symptoms

man holding his wrist because of carpal tunnel

To remember these vocabulary (even before you use them in actual medical situations), getting some context helps. For example, you can look up the words and phrases above on FluentU.

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Diseases and Conditions

sick couple with cold

Medical Equipment

woman getting vaccine from nurse

Areas of the Hospital

doctor and nurse walking through a hospital

Doctors

two doctors with medical chart

Medications and Drugs

medications for patients

Phrases for Talking to Patients

nurse talking to a patient

Since there’s a lot of medical vocabulary to learn, if you ever find yourself lacking a German word or phrase, you can also try circumlocution (using words you know to describe something rather than striving for a one-to-one translation). It’s a bit like charades but can work wonders if you’re not sure what else to do.

 

Take a break from your medical textbooks and pick up a few German phrases. After all, knowing some German vocabulary for nurses can help set you apart from others when it comes to interviews, resumes and applications.

There’s definitely a need for German-speaking nurses, both abroad and at home. Aging populations may express themselves better in German, and the ability to speak intimately with them could prove invaluable!

And One More Thing...

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Watching a fun video, but having trouble understanding it? FluentU brings native videos within reach with interactive subtitles.

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You can tap on any word to look it up instantly. Every definition has examples that have been written to help you understand how the word is used. If you see an interesting word you don't know, you can add it to a vocabulary list.

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And FluentU isn't just for watching videos. It's a complete platform for learning. It's designed to effectively teach you all the vocabulary from any video. Swipe left or right to see more examples of the word you're on.

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The best part is that FluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you're learning, and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It'll even remind you when it’s time to review what you’ve learned.

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