die Oberärztin
Translation
senior physician (female), consultant (female)
Examples
Die Oberärztin leitet die Station.
The senior physician (female) leads the ward.
Ich habe einen Termin bei der Oberärztin.
I have an appointment with the senior physician (female).
Grammar Patterns
to work ((for/with sb.)) to work for/with a senior physician She works for a well-known senior physician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leitende Ärztin (leading female doctor); Antonyms: Assistenzärztin (female assistant doctor)
Etymology
A compound of 'ober' (senior/chief) + 'Arzt' (doctor) + '-in' (female suffix).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Ober' means senior, 'Arzt' is doctor, and '-in' makes it female. A 'senior female doctor'.