Healthcare in German
"Healthcare" is a German lesson for A2 level. Visiting a doctor and medical care. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Healthcare"
Everyday communication: shopping, appointments, and basic workplace interactions.
🎯 Exam skill: Writing short informal notes, understanding public announcements.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
die Krankenversicherung Ich habe eine Krankenversicherung. | /dee KRAN-ken-fer-zikh-eh-roong/ | health insurance I have health insurance. |
der Termin Ich habe einen Termin beim Arzt. | /dair ter-MEEN/ | appointment I have an appointment with the doctor. |
die Praxis Die Praxis ist bis 18 Uhr geöffnet. | /dee PRAHK-sis/ | doctor's practice The doctor's practice is open until 6 PM. |
die Überweisung Ich brauche eine Überweisung. | /dee uu-ber-VY-zoong/ | referral The doctor wrote a prescription. |
rezeptpflichtig Dieses Medikament ist rezeptpflichtig. | /reh-TSEPT-pflikh-tikh/ | prescription-only I had an accident. |
die Apotheke Die Apotheke gibt mir das Medikament. | /dee ah-poh-TAY-keh/ | pharmacy Call an ambulance! |
die Untersuchung Die Untersuchung war schmerzlos. | /dee OON-ter-zoo-khoong/ | examination The pharmacy is right on the corner. |
der Notfall Das ist ein Notfall! | /dair NOHT-fahl/ | emergency I have back pain. |
die Behandlung Die Behandlung dauert zwei Wochen. | /dee beh-HAND-loong/ | treatment I am sick and cannot come. |
sich erholen Ich muss mich erst erholen. | /zikh er-HOH-len/ | to recover I am completely healthy. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Healthcare" in German?
Key words for "Healthcare": die Krankenversicherung, der Termin, die Praxis. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A2)?
This is a A2-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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