Healthcare: German Words & Phrases
10 essential German words and expressions for "Healthcare". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR A2 level and relevant for "visiting a doctor and medical care".
"Healthcare" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| die Krankenversicherung | /dee KRAN-ken-fer-zikh-eh-roong/ | health insurance | Ich habe eine Krankenversicherung.I have health insurance. |
| der Termin | /dair ter-MEEN/ | appointment | Ich habe einen Termin beim Arzt.I have an appointment with the doctor. |
| die Praxis | /dee PRAHK-sis/ | doctor's practice | Die Praxis ist bis 18 Uhr geöffnet.The doctor's practice is open until 6 PM. |
| die Überweisung | /dee uu-ber-VY-zoong/ | referral | Ich brauche eine Überweisung.The doctor wrote a prescription. |
| rezeptpflichtig | /reh-TSEPT-pflikh-tikh/ | prescription-only | Dieses Medikament ist rezeptpflichtig.I had an accident. |
| die Apotheke | /dee ah-poh-TAY-keh/ | pharmacy | Die Apotheke gibt mir das Medikament.Call an ambulance! |
| die Untersuchung | /dee OON-ter-zoo-khoong/ | examination | Die Untersuchung war schmerzlos.The pharmacy is right on the corner. |
| der Notfall | /dair NOHT-fahl/ | emergency | Das ist ein Notfall!I have back pain. |
| die Behandlung | /dee beh-HAND-loong/ | treatment | Die Behandlung dauert zwei Wochen.I am sick and cannot come. |
| sich erholen | /zikh er-HOH-len/ | to recover | Ich muss mich erst erholen.I am completely healthy. |
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Which German words relate to "Healthcare"?
Most useful: die Krankenversicherung, der Termin, die Praxis and more — 10 in total, each with pronunciation below.
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