der Krankenpfleger
Translation
male nurse, nurse (male)
Examples
Der Krankenpfleger hilft dem Patienten.
The male nurse helps the patient.
Er arbeitet als Krankenpfleger im Krankenhaus.
He works as a male nurse in the hospital.
Grammar Patterns
to work ((as a sth.)) He works as a male nurse.
Similar Words
Pfleger (carer), Sanitäter (paramedic)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kranken' (the sick) and 'Pfleger' (carer). Literally means 'carer for the sick'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'kranken-pfleger' or 'sick-person-carer'. The female equivalent is Krankenschwester.