doctor
der Arzt, die Ärzte
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doctor
A person with medical training who diagnoses and treats illnesses and advises people on health problems. The female form is 'die Ärztin' (female doctor).
Wegen meiner starken Kopfschmerzen gehe ich morgen zum Arzt.
Because of my severe headaches, I'm going to the doctor tomorrow.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ärzte |
| genitive | des Arztes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Arzt | die Ärzte |
| accusative | den Arzt | die Ärzte |
| dative | dem Arzt | den Ärzten |
| genitive | des Arztes | der Ärzte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
To talk about a visit to the doctor, the prepositions 'zu' and 'bei' are crucial. You use 'zum Arzt gehen' (to go to the doctor) for movement there and 'beim Arzt sein' (to be at the doctor's) for being in the doctor's office.
Ich muss heute Nachmittag zum Arzt.
I have to go to the doctor this afternoon.
Sie war gestern drei Stunden beim Arzt.
She was at the doctor's for three hours yesterday.
The adjective 'ärztlich' (medical/doctor's) is derived from the noun 'der Arzt' (doctor). It is used to describe things that relate to a doctor or to medicine.
Für diese Reise ist ein ärztliches Attest erforderlich.
A medical certificate is required for this trip.
Suchen Sie bei anhaltenden Schmerzen bitte ärztlichen Rat.
If the pain persists, please seek medical advice.
Common verbs used with 'Arzt' (doctor) are 'einen Arzt aufsuchen' (to see/consult a doctor; rather formal), 'einen Termin beim Arzt haben' (to have an appointment at the doctor's), or 'einen Arzt konsultieren' (to consult a doctor).
Bei diesen Symptomen sollten Sie dringend einen Arzt aufsuchen.
With these symptoms, you should urgently see a doctor.
Ich habe morgen einen Termin beim Zahnarzt.
I have an appointment with the dentist tomorrow.
doctor
Both words can refer to a medical professional who treats patients. Arzt is the standard occupational term, while Doktor is used informally in this sense and does not require the person to hold a doctorate. In neutral situations, Arzt is usually more appropriate; Doktor sounds more familiar or casual.
Der Arzt untersucht meinen Sohn und erklärt uns die Behandlung.
The doctor examines my son and explains the treatment to us.
Der Doktor untersucht meinen Sohn und erklärt uns die Behandlung.
The doctor examines my son and explains the treatment to us.
