noun
die Pflegekraft, ¨-e
gondozó
The German word „Pflegekraft“ is a noun composed of two parts:
- Pflege: care, nursing
- Kraft: force, power, or person (in this context, "worker" or "staff")
Pflegekraft means a caregiver, nurse, or care worker—a person who provides medical or personal care, especially in hospitals, nursing homes, or home care.
Similar words:
- Krankenschwester / Krankenpfleger (nurse)
- Betreuungskraft (caretaker, support worker)
- Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger/in (health and nursing professional)
Differences:
- Pflegekraft is a more general term for anyone providing care, not necessarily formally trained.
- Krankenschwester / Krankenpfleger often implies a qualified nurse with formal education.
- Betreuungskraft may indicate someone focusing more on social or everyday support rather than medical care.
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Examples
Die Pflegekraft kümmert sich um die Patienten.noun
A gondozó gondoskodik a betegekről.
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