Der Patient
Example: Der Patient wartet im Wartezimmer auf den Arzt.
Definition
"Der Patient" refers to a person who is receiving medical care or treatment, typically in a hospital or clinic setting. For example, in the phrase 'Der Patient wartet im Wartezimmer auf den Arzt,' the patient is waiting in the waiting room for the doctor.
Etymology
The word "der Patient" comes from the Latin word 'patiens,' meaning 'one who suffers' or 'endures.' It was adopted into German to specifically denote someone under medical care, highlighting the historical connection between suffering and healing.
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"Der Patient" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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