der Arztbesuch
doctor's visit
A visit to a doctor to be examined, receive advice, or undergo treatment.
EXAMPLE
Der Arztbesuch dauerte länger als erwartet.
The doctor's visit lasted longer than expected.
der Arztbesuch
doctor's visit
der Arztbesuch, die Arztbesuche
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Arztbesuch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Arztbesuche |
| genitive | des Arztbesuches |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Arztbesuch | die Arztbesuche |
| accusative | den Arztbesuch | die Arztbesuche |
| dative | dem Arztbesuch | den Arztbesuchen |
| genitive | des Arztbesuches des Arztbesuchs | der Arztbesuche |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Arztbesuch' (doctor's visit) is made up of 'Arzt' (doctor) and 'Besuch' (visit). It therefore means a visit to a doctor.
EXAMPLE
Wegen der Schmerzen war ein Arztbesuch unvermeidbar.
Because of the pain, a doctor's visit was unavoidable.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as 'planen' (to plan), 'verschieben' (to postpone), and 'absagen' (to cancel) are often used with 'Arztbesuch' (doctor's visit). Time expressions such as 'vor' (before), 'nach' (after), or 'bei' (during) einem Arztbesuch (a doctor's visit) are also common.
EXAMPLE
Wegen eines wichtigen Termins musste sie ihren Arztbesuch verschieben.
Because of an important appointment, she had to postpone her doctor's visit.
Prepositions
For situations related to the appointment, 'bei einem Arztbesuch' (during a doctor's visit) or 'nach dem Arztbesuch' (after the doctor's visit) are often used. The preposition 'bei' (during/at) takes the dative.
EXAMPLE
Bei einem Arztbesuch sollte man die Versichertenkarte dabeihaben.
During a doctor's visit, you should have your health insurance card with you.
Nach dem Arztbesuch fühlte er sich erleichtert.
After the doctor's visit, he felt relieved.
In real life
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