noun

der Pflegedienst, -e

ápolószolgálat

The German word Pflegedienst is a compound noun made up of:

  • Pflege (care, nursing)
  • Dienst (service)

Pflegedienst means nursing service or care service — an organization or team providing medical or personal care, often to the elderly or sick.

Similar words:

  • Krankenpflegedienst (nursing service, specifically for the sick)
  • Ambulanter Pflegedienst (outpatient nursing service)
  • Betreuungsdienst (care/support service)

Difference:
While Pflegedienst generally refers to nursing or care services as a whole, Krankenpflegedienst is more medical-focused, and Betreuungsdienst emphasizes assistance or supervision rather than medical care.

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Examples

Der Pflegedienst kommt jeden Morgen.noun

Az ápolószolgálat minden reggel jön.

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