die Pflegekraft
Translation
carer, caregiver, nursing staff
Examples
Die Pflegekraft hilft dem alten Mann.
The carer helps the old man.
In diesem Heim arbeiten viele Pflegekräfte.
Many carers work in this home.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a carer Sie arbeitet als Pflegekraft im Krankenhaus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pfleger/in (carer), Krankenschwester (nurse); Antonyms: -
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Pflege' (care) and 'Kraft' (force, power, staff). Literally 'care-force' or 'care-personnel'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'force' (Kraft) that provides 'care' (Pflege). This is a gender-neutral term for a caregiver.