Arzt /ˈaɾtst/ · noun · CEFR B2. German translation of "physician".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German)

Source term
physician
Translation
Arzt
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "der".

Dictionary form Arzt
Article der
Gender/article class masculine
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + der Arzt
Examples
Das ist der Arzt.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Ihr Hausarzt kennt jedes Mitglied des Haushalts seit über zwanzig Jahren.

English: Her family physician has known every member of the household for over twenty years.

B2 · participantsAndProfessionals

Jeder Arzt muss viele Jahre harte Ausbildung absolvieren, bevor er als Arzt arbeiten darf.

English: Every physician must complete many years of difficult training before practising medicine.

B2 · participantsAndProfessionals

Der Arzt, der zu Besuch war, untersuchte den alten Patienten sehr sorgfältig, bevor er Medikamente verschrieb.

English: The visiting physician examined the elderly patient very carefully before prescribing medication.

B2 · participantsAndProfessionals

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