der Arzt
Translation
doctor, physician
Examples
Ich muss zum Arzt gehen.
I have to go to the doctor.
Der Arzt untersucht den Patienten.
The doctor is examining the patient.
Sie ist eine gute Ärztin.
She is a good doctor.
Grammar Patterns
((zu+3)) to go to the doctor Ich gehe zum Arzt.
((bei+3)) to be at the doctor's Ich bin beim Arzt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mediziner; Antonyms: Patient
Etymology
From Old High German 'arzat', which comes from Latin 'archiater' (chief physician).
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'arts'. Think of a doctor as an artist who masters the art of healing.