Example: Der Sanitäter versorgte schnell die verletzte Person am Unfallort.
Definition
"Der Sanitäter" refers to a medical professional who provides emergency medical care and first aid, often at accident scenes or during patient transport. This person is trained to stabilize patients before they reach a hospital or receive further treatment.
The word "der Sanitäter" comes from the German adaptation of the Latin root 'sanitas,' meaning health. It was influenced by the concept of sanitation and care, reflecting the role of a caregiver who ensures health and safety in emergencies.
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"Der Sanitäter" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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