Facharzt

specialist (doctor)

noun FAKH-artst Rare

Usage Note

Facharzt is a medical specialist, from Fach (specialism) and Arzt (doctor), as opposed to the Hausarzt (GP). The female form is Fachärztin; a specialist für a field, e.g. Facharzt für Chirurgie.

Examples

"Für die Augen sollten Sie einen Facharzt aufsuchen."

Natural Translation

For your eyes you should see a specialist.

Literal Translation

For the eyes should you a specialist seek-out.

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