How to Say ‘The doctor’ in German
Der Arzt
dair ahrtst
[dair ahrtst]
💬 Usage Tip: Arzt is male doctor. The female form is Ärztin. You may also hear das Ärzteteam = the medical team.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Patients may be told when the doctor or surgeon will come for the final pre-op visit.
Phrase Breakdown
Der
[dair]
the
Masculine definite article 'the.'
Der Arzt kommt später.
The doctor is coming later.
Arzt
[ahrtst]
doctor
A physician; in hospital context often the doctor responsible for care or surgery.
Der Arzt erklärt alles.
The doctor explains everything.
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