How to Say ‘I am the nurse.’ in German
Ich bin die Krankenschwester.
ikh bin dee KRAHN-ken-shves-ter
[ikh bin dee KRAHN-ken-shves-ter]
🇩🇪 In Germany: In real life, a nurse would more often say their name or role in a fuller way, like [Ich bin Ihre Krankenschwester] or [Ich bin von der Anmeldung]. The bare sentence is understandable, just a bit textbook-like.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich bin
ikh bin
I am
The first-person singular of 'sein' (to be).
Ich bin müde.
I am tired.
Words in this phrase
Ich
[ikh]
I
The word used to refer to yourself.
Ich bin heute pünktlich.
I am on time today.
bin
[bin]
am
A form of 'sein' used with 'ich'.
Ich bin die Krankenschwester im Zimmer.
I am the nurse in the room.
Die Krankenschwester
dee KRAHN-ken-shves-ter
the nurse
A feminine noun meaning a female nurse. In this sentence it means 'I am the nurse.'
Die Krankenschwester hilft den Patienten.
The nurse helps the patients.
Words in this phrase
die
[dee]
the
The feminine article here identifying a specific female person.
Ich bin die Krankenschwester für heute.
I am the nurse for today.
Krankenschwester
[KRAHN-ken-shves-ter]
nurse
A female nurse; this word identifies the speaker's role.
Ich bin die Krankenschwester und helfe Ihnen.
I am the nurse and I will help you.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Berlin bureaucracy requires real German. This app got me from zero to handling my Anmeldung appointment in three weeks. My coworkers couldn’t believe it.”
Emma L., 27, UX Researcher
“Relocated to Munich with my family. The everyday scenarios — grocery shopping, doctor visits, school meetings — are exactly what we needed to settle in.”
Marcus J., 40, Engineer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager