In German
Pädiater
Meaning: paediatrician (male)
Example sentences
UnserPädiateristsehrfreundlich.
Our paediatrician is very friendly.
DerPädiateruntersuchtdasBaby.
The paediatrician examines the baby.
MitdemKindgehenwirzumPädiater.
We take the child to the paediatrician.
Grammar note
“Pädiater” is the male form; the female is “Pädiaterin”. In everyday speech Germans often say “Kinderarzt” (children's doctor).
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Pädiater” (children's doctor) with “Psychiater” (psychiatrist).
Quick check
Which of these means “paediatrician”?
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What is the everyday German word for a children's doctor?
“Kinderarzt” or “Kinderärztin”. “Pädiater” is the more formal term.
What is the female form of Pädiater?
“Pädiaterin”.