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How to Say ‘catheter’ in German

der Katheter

dair kah-TAY-tair

[dair kah-TAY-tair]

💬 Usage Tip: Stress on the second syllable: ka-TE-ter.

🇩🇪 In Germany: In practice, staff often say Blasenkatheter for a urinary catheter to be precise.

Phrase Breakdown

der

[dair]

the

Definite article for masculine singular nouns in German.

Example

Der Katheter wird heute entfernt.

The catheter will be removed today.

Katheter

[kah-TAY-tair]

catheter

A thin tube inserted into the body, often to drain urine or give treatment.

Example

Der Katheter verursacht keine Beschwerden.

The catheter is not causing any discomfort.

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