die Krankenpflege
Translation
nursing, nursing care
Examples
Die Krankenpflege erfordert viel Geduld.
Nursing requires a lot of patience.
Er arbeitet in der ambulanten Krankenpflege.
He works in outpatient nursing care.
Grammar Patterns
to work ((in+3)) to work in nursing She works in nursing.
Similar Words
Pflege (care), Betreuung (supervision/care), Versorgung (provision/care)
Etymology
From `Kranken` (of the sick) + `Pflege` (care). Literally 'care of the sick'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct combination: the 'care' (`Pflege`) for the 'sick' (`Kranken`).