Nomen

der Arzt

doctor, physician

Ich muss zum Arzt gehen.

I have to go to the doctor.

Der Arzt untersucht den Patienten.

The doctor is examining the patient.

Sie ist eine gute Ärztin.

She is a good doctor.

((zu+3)) to go to the doctor Ich gehe zum Arzt.

((bei+3)) to be at the doctor's Ich bin beim Arzt.

Synonyms: Mediziner; Antonyms: Patient

From Old High German 'arzat', derived from the Latin 'archiater' (chief physician).

It sounds a little like 'arts'. Imagine a doctor as an artist who practices the art of medicine.

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