der Sanitäter
Translation
paramedic, medic, EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
Examples
Der Sanitäter leistete schnell Erste Hilfe.
The paramedic quickly provided first aid.
Ein Sanitäter traf am Unfallort ein.
A paramedic arrived at the scene of the accident.
Grammar Patterns
to work ((as sth.)) Er arbeitet als Sanitäter.
Similar Words
Arzt (doctor), Krankenpfleger (nurse), Notarzt (emergency doctor)
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'sanitas', meaning 'health'. It shares a root with 'sanitary'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'sanitation' or 'sanitary'. A Sanitäter helps restore people to a healthy, 'sanitary' state.