der Krankenpfleger, –
nurse
Eine Person, die kranke oder verletzte Menschen im Krankenhaus oder zu Hause betreut, ihnen bei der Pflege hilft und sie bei der Genesung unterstützt.
The German word "Krankenpfleger" is a noun that means "nurse" (specifically, a male nurse). It is composed of two parts: "Kranken" (meaning "sick" or "ill") and "Pfleger" (meaning " caregiver" or "attendant"). Together, they refer to someone who provides care to sick individuals.
Similar words in German include "Krankenpflegerin" (female nurse), "Pflegekraft" (caregiver), and "Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger" (health and nursing professional).
The distinction lies mainly in gender, as "Krankenpfleger" is specifically male, while "Krankenpflegerin" denotes a female nurse. "Pflegekraft" is a more general term that encompasses both male and female caregivers and can imply broader roles in healthcare settings.
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Examples
Der Krankenpfleger misst den Blutdruck des Patienten.noun
The nurse measures the patient's blood pressure.
Ein Krankenpfleger kümmert sich um die Patienten im Krankenhaus.noun
A nurse takes care of the patients in the hospital.
Der Krankenpfleger arbeitet heute Nacht im Krankenhaus.noun
The nurse is working tonight in the hospital.
Welche Ausbildung braucht ein angehender Krankenpfleger eigentlich?noun
What training does an aspiring nurse actually need?
Viele Krankenpfleger fordern eine bessere Bezahlung für ihre Arbeit.noun
Many nurses demand better pay for their work.
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