Die Krankenschwester
Example: Die Krankenschwester hilft den Patienten im Krankenhaus.
Definition
"Die Krankenschwester" refers to a female nurse who provides medical care and assistance to patients in a hospital or healthcare setting. She supports doctors and helps ensure patients receive proper treatment and comfort during their recovery.
Etymology
The word "die Krankenschwester" comes from the German words "krank" meaning sick and "Schwester" meaning sister. The term reflects the historical role of nurses as caring 'sisters' to the ill, emphasizing compassion and caregiving in the medical profession.
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"Die Krankenschwester" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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