die Pflegekraft
Translation
caregiver, carer, nursing staff
Examples
Die Pflegekraft hilft dem alten Mann.
The caregiver helps the old man.
In diesem Heim arbeiten viele Pflegekräfte.
Many caregivers work in this home.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a caregiver She works as a caregiver in the hospital.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pfleger/in (caregiver), Krankenschwester (nurse); Antonyms: -
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Pflege' (care) and 'Kraft' (force, power, staff). Literally 'care-force' or 'care-personnel'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'force' (Kraft) that provides 'care' (Pflege). This is a gender-neutral term for a caregiver.