Arzt
doctor
A masculine noun (der Arzt) meaning 'doctor/physician'. Feminine form: 'die Ärztin'. Plural: Ärzte. The 'zum Arzt gehen' phrase is essential everyday German.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| der Arzt | die Ärzte | /aːɐtst/ |
Example Sentences
Ich gehe zum Arzt.
I'm going to the doctor.
Der Arzt hat mir Tabletten verschrieben.
The doctor prescribed me tablets.
Meine Ärztin ist sehr gut.
My (female) doctor is very good.
Compound Words
Zahnarzt (der) — dentist
Kinderarzt (der) — pediatrician
Hausarzt (der) — family doctor / GP
Common Mistakes
Wrong plural: 'die Arzten'
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