die Krankenschwester, -n
nurse
Eine Person, die sich um Kranke oder Verletzte kümmert, Medikamente gibt und bei der Behandlung hilft.
The German word "Krankenschwester" is a noun that translates to "nurse" in English. It is a compound word made up of "Kranken" (derived from "die Krankheit," meaning "the illness" or "the sick") and "Schwester," which means "sister." Therefore, "Krankenschwester" literally means "sister of the sick."
Similar words in German include "Pflegekraft" (caregiver or nursing staff) and "Gesundheitspfleger" (healthcarer). The key difference is that "Krankenschwester" specifically refers to a female nurse, while "Pflegekraft" is gender-neutral and can refer to any nursing professional, regardless of gender. Additionally, "Gesundheitspfleger" is a more formal term, often incorporating aspects of health care that extend beyond just nursing.
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Examples
Die Krankenschwester misst den Blutdruck des Patienten.noun
The nurse is measuring the patient's blood pressure.
Die Krankenschwester misst gerade den Blutdruck eines Patienten.noun
The nurse is currently measuring a patient's blood pressure.
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