nurse

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die ausgebildet ist, um kranke oder gebrechliche Menschen zu pflegen, besonders in einem Krankenhaus oder einer medizinischen Einrichtung.

A noun referring to a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital or healthcare setting.

1. Healthcare professionalA1formalmedical

   A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.

   Krankenpflegerin

   • The nurse checked my temperature and blood pressure.
   • She has worked as a nurse for over ten years.
   • Nurses play a vital role in patient recovery.

   Synonymeattendantcaregiversister

2. Childcare providerA2formalbritish

   A person employed to take care of a young child or children.

   Kinderbetreuerin

   • They hired a nurse to look after their baby.
   • The nurse put the children to bed at eight o'clock.
   • A good nurse is patient and kind with toddlers.

   Synonymeau pairbabysittercaretakergovernessnannynursemaid

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich um einen Kranken oder Verletzten zu kümmern oder einen Säugling zu stillen.

A verb used to indicate the act of caring for someone who is ill or injured, or to feed a baby with milk from the breast.

1. Care for the sickB1formalmedical

   To provide medical care and attention to someone who is ill or injured.

   Pflegen

   • She nursed her grandmother back to health after the surgery.
   • The doctors and nurses nursed the patient through the night.
   • He spent weeks nursing his injured leg.

   Synonymeattendcare forlook aftertendtreat

2. BreastfeedB1formal

   To feed a baby with milk from the breast.

   Stillen

   • The mother nursed her newborn baby every few hours.
   • She decided to nurse her child for the first six months.
   • Many women choose to nurse their babies in private.

   Synonymebreastfeedsucklewet nurse

3. Hold or handle carefullyB2informal

   To hold or treat something gently and carefully, often to protect it.

   Behutsam behandeln

   • He nursed his injured hand while waiting for the doctor.
   • She nursed the fragile vase as she carried it across the room.
   • The mechanic nursed the old engine back to working condition.

   Synonymecherishcradle

   Antonymeabusemishandlemistreatneglectrough