This is the 9870th most frequent German word.
nursing
The German word for "nursing" is **"Krankenpflege,"** meaning the care of sick or elderly individuals.
Here, 'Pflege' translates as 'nursing' and refers to the task of medical and personal care provided by a healthcare professional.
Die Krankenschwester ist für die Pflege der Patienten verantwortlich.
The nurse is responsible for the nursing care of the patients.
In this context, 'Krankenpflege' directly translates to 'nursing' and represents the academic or professional field.
Das Studium der Krankenpflege ist anspruchsvoll, aber lohnend.
Studying nursing is challenging but rewarding.
In this sentence, 'pflegen' translates to 'nursing' and describes the action of tending and caring for someone who's injured or ill.