die Chirurgie
Translation
surgery
Examples
Er studiert Chirurgie an der Universität.
He is studying surgery at the university.
Die Chirurgie war erfolgreich.
The surgery was successful.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as a field of study surgery as a field of study He is studying surgery.
Similar Words
Operation (operation), Eingriff (procedure)
Etymology
From Greek 'cheirourgia' (handiwork), from 'cheir' (hand) + 'ergon' (work).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Chir-' like the Greek word for 'hand' ('cheir'). It's the 'work' done by a surgeon's 'hands'.