die Krankenschwester
Translation
nurse
Examples
Die Krankenschwester hilft dem Arzt.
The nurse helps the doctor.
Sie arbeitet als Krankenschwester im Krankenhaus.
She works as a nurse in the hospital.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a nurse als Krankenschwester arbeiten She works as a nurse.
Similar Words
Pflegerin (female caregiver), Pflegefachkraft (gender-neutral term for nurse)
Etymology
Literally 'sick-sister', from 'Kranken' (of the sick) and 'Schwester' (sister), reflecting the historical role of nuns in nursing.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'sister' ('Schwester') taking care of 'Kranken' (sick patients).