der Medizinstudent
medical student
A man who studies medicine at a university.
EXAMPLE
Der Medizinstudent lernt für seine Prüfung in Anatomie.
The medical student is studying for his anatomy exam.
der Medizinstudent
medical student
der Medizinstudent, die Medizinstudenten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Medizinstudent, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Medizinstudenten |
| genitive | des Medizinstudenten |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Medizinstudent | die Medizinstudenten |
| accusative | den Medizinstudenten | die Medizinstudenten |
| dative | dem Medizinstudenten | den Medizinstudenten |
| genitive | des Medizinstudenten | der Medizinstudenten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Medizinstudent' is made up of 'Medizin' (medicine) and 'Student' (student). The first part names the field of study, and the second refers to the person.
EXAMPLE
Als Medizinstudent interessiert sich Paul besonders für die Behandlung von Herzkrankheiten.
As a medical student, Paul is particularly interested in treating heart disease.
Indicating stage of study
With 'Medizinstudent im … Semester' (medical student in their … semester), you can indicate how far someone has progressed in their studies. This expression is especially common when introducing someone.
EXAMPLE
Mein Mitbewohner ist Medizinstudent im fünften Semester.
My roommate is a medical student in his fifth semester.
Practical training
In connection with medical students in Germany, the expression 'eine Famulatur absolvieren' (to complete a medical internship) is typical. A 'Famulatur' is a compulsory placement during medical studies, for example at a doctor's office or in a hospital.
EXAMPLE
Der Medizinstudent absolviert gerade eine Famulatur in einer Kinderarztpraxis.
The medical student is currently completing an internship at a pediatrician's office.
In real life
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