In German
Psychologin
Meaning: psychologist (female)
Example sentences
MeineSchwesteristPsychologin.
My sister is a psychologist.
DiePsychologinhörtmiraufmerksamzu.
The psychologist listens to me carefully.
IchhabeeinenTerminbeieinerPsychologin.
I have an appointment with a psychologist.
Grammar note
“Psychologin” is the female form; the male is “Psychologe”. “bei einer Psychologin” uses the dative, because “bei” always takes the dative.
Common mistake
A psychologist is not a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication; “Psychiater” is the male form.
Quick check
Which of these is the German for “psychologist” (female)?
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What is the male form of Psychologin?
“Psychologe”. German job titles are masculine by default, with -in added for women.
What is the difference between Psychologe and Psychiater?
A Psychologe is not a doctor, while a Psychiater is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication.