No. 9,870 in German
nursing
The German word for "nursing" is **"Krankenpflege,"** meaning the care of sick or elderly individuals.
In a sentence
Die Krankenschwester ist für die Pflege der Patienten verantwortlich.
The nurse is responsible for the nursing care of the patients.
Here, 'Pflege' translates as 'nursing' and refers to the task of medical and personal care provided by a healthcare professional.
Das Studium der Krankenpflege ist anspruchsvoll, aber lohnend.
Studying nursing is challenging but rewarding.
In this context, 'Krankenpflege' directly translates to 'nursing' and represents the academic or professional field.
Sie verbrachte Zeit in der Nachbarschaft, um die Verwundeten zu pflegen.
She spent time in the neighborhood nursing the wounded.
In this sentence, 'pflegen' translates to 'nursing' and describes the action of tending and caring for someone who's injured or ill.
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