German · Body & Health
"Patient" in German: Patient / Patientin
der Patient / die Patientin
Patient in German is der Patient for a man and die Patientin for a woman. Clinics say der nächste Patient bitte. Either form counts as the headword.
Waiting room
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How to pronounce Patient / Patientin
Say it
pah-TSYENT / pah-TSYEN-tin
/paˈt͡si̯ɛnt/ /paˈt͡si̯ɛntɪn/
pah-TSYENT / pah-TSYEN-tin. Stress TSYENT.
"Patient" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Patient | the patient (male) Masculine form. | Masculine form. |
| die Patientin | the patient (female) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| die Patienten | the patients Mixed plural. | Mixed plural. |
| nächster Patient | next patient Waiting room call. | Waiting room call. |
How to use Patient / Patientin in real life
- 1Waiting room
Der Patient aus Zimmer drei bitte.
The patient from room three please.
Masculine form.
- 2Nurse desk
Die Patientin wartet schon seit einer Stunde.
The patient has already been waiting for an hour.
Feminine form.
- 3Clinic note
Jeder Patient bekommt einen Termin.
Every patient gets an appointment.
Generic masculine in forms.
Mistakes English speakers make with Patient / Patientin
Incorrect: Die Patient ist bereit.
Correct: Der Patient ist bereit. / Die Patientin ist bereit.
Match gender: der Patient or die Patientin.
Incorrect: Der Patience kommt.
Correct: Der Patient kommt.
Use Patient/Patientin, not English patience.
Good to know
German clinics increasingly write Patientinnen und Patienten on signs. Spoken calls still often use der nächste Patient. Being patient (adjective) is geduldig — a different word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping at a clinic reception
ChatPal
Ist die Patientin schon aufgerufen?
Has the patient already been called?
You
Noch nicht. Der Patient vor ihr ist dran.
Not yet. The patient before her is up.
ChatPal
Okay. Dann rufe ich die Patientin als Nächste.
Okay. Then I'll call the patient next.
You
Gut. Jeder Patient verdient klare Infos.
Good. Every patient deserves clear information.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Patient" in German
How do you say patient?
Der Patient / die Patientin.
Which form to use?
Match the person's gender when known.
Plural?
Die Patienten (often covers mixed groups).
Adjective patient?
Geduldig — different word.
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