der Krankenpfleger
Translation
male nurse, nurse (male)
Examples
Der Krankenpfleger hilft dem Patienten.
The male nurse helps the patient.
Er arbeitet als Krankenpfleger im Krankenhaus.
He works as a male nurse in the hospital.
Grammar Patterns
to work ((as a sth.)) He works as a male nurse.
Similar Words
Pfleger (carer), Sanitäter (paramedic)
Etymology
From 'Kranken' (the sick) + 'Pfleger' (carer). Literally 'carer of the sick'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Kranken' (sick people) + 'Pfleger' (carer). The gender-neutral term is 'Pflegefachkraft'.