der Privatpatient
Translation
private patient
Examples
Als Privatpatient bekommt man schneller einen Termin.
As a private patient, you get an appointment faster.
Die Rechnung für den Privatpatienten ist höher.
The bill for the private patient is higher.
Grammar Patterns
to be treated as a private patient As a private patient, one is often given preference.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Selbstzahler; Antonyms: Kassenpatient
Etymology
Composed of 'Privat' (private) and 'Patient' (patient). Refers to a patient with private health insurance.
Memory Tips
A 'private' 'patient'. This is the opposite of a 'Kassenpatient', a patient with public health insurance ('Kasse' = cash box/health fund).