der Patient
Translation
patient
Examples
Der Arzt untersucht den Patienten.
The doctor is examining the patient.
Der Patient wartet im Wartezimmer.
The patient is waiting in the waiting room.
Grammar Patterns
((the patient)) as subject The patient must stay in bed.
to treat ((sb.)) as a patient The doctor treats the patient.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Kranke (the sick person); Antonyms: der Arzt (the doctor), der Gesunde (the healthy person)
Etymology
From Latin 'patiens' (suffering, enduring). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
Almost identical to the English 'patient'. Just remember it's a masculine noun in German: 'der Patient'.