der Kaiserschnitt
Translation
Caesarean section, C-section
Examples
Die Geburt erfolgte per Kaiserschnitt.
The birth was by Caesarean section.
Der Arzt hat einen Kaiserschnitt durchgeführt.
The doctor performed a Caesarean section.
Grammar Patterns
to have a C-section She had to have a C-section.
to perform a C-section The surgeon will perform the C-section.
Similar Words
die Schnittentbindung (surgical delivery)
Etymology
Literally 'emperor's cut' ('Kaiser' + 'Schnitt'). It's named after the legend that Julius Caesar was born this way.
Memory Tips
Visualize an emperor's decree for a special 'cut' to deliver a baby. The English 'Caesarean' has the same origin.