Krankenpflege

nursing care, patient care

noun KRAN-ken-pfle-ge Rare

Usage Note

Krankenpflege encompasses all nursing activities for sick persons. Examinierte Krankenpflegerin (qualified nurse) is the formal title. Häusliche Krankenpflege (home nursing) is care provided at home.

Examples

"Die häusliche Krankenpflege erlaubt es vielen Patienten, früher das Krankenhaus zu verlassen."

Natural Translation

Home nursing care allows many patients to leave hospital earlier.

Literal Translation

The domestic nursing care allows it many patients earlier the hospital to leave.

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