German for nurses and care workers
Build the vocabulary for your next shift: personal care, symptoms, medication and handover. Learn German words with their articles, images and pronunciation, then keep them fresh with short, spaced reviews.
Coming soon on Android and iOS. Store downloads are not available yet.
Basic care
Who it is for
For people caring for patients and residents in German-speaking settings.
Nurses
Review vocabulary for observations, medication, wound care and handing over to the next shift.
Care workers and assistants
Learn words for washing, dressing, meals, mobility and supporting people with daily needs.
Nursing trainees
Build the vocabulary you meet in practical training, from body parts to documentation.
Working in a German-speaking country
Get familiar with the terms used by patients, residents and colleagues in hospitals, care homes and home care.
Nursing and care topics covered
14 focused categories, from basic care to team communication. Each word has a translation and pronunciation; images help you remember it.
Body parts and organs
Basic care
Mobilisation and positioning
Vital signs and measuring
Medication
Wounds and dressings
Symptoms and complaints
Documentation and handover
Hygiene and infection control
Emergencies
Dementia and mental health
Palliative care
Examinations and equipment
Team, work and law
Plus “All nursing words” brings the complete vocabulary together in one list.
Recall the German word during your shift
Choose a topic and practise a few words at a time. Spaced repetition brings them back for review as your memory needs them.
- Hear German pronunciation, including the article for nouns.
- See the word, its image and translation together. Cards stay focused, without definitions or example sentences.
- Review at spaced intervals to strengthen recall over time.
- Fit a short session around your shift; the app keeps track of your progress.
Common questions about German for Nurses
German for Nurses teaches German vocabulary for nursing and care. Medical English teaches English clinical vocabulary for a broader medical audience. They are separate apps with separate content and progress.
Nurses, care workers, care assistants and nursing trainees working or preparing to work in German-speaking settings. It teaches vocabulary and assumes you learn care skills through your training or work.
A German word, its article for nouns, a translation and pronunciation, plus an image when available. Cards do not contain definitions or example sentences.
It supports your vocabulary learning alongside language classes and workplace training. It does not teach a full grammar course or train you for a specific exam format, including telc or the Kenntnisprüfung.
Words return for review at intervals based on your answers. Recalling a word lets the interval grow; difficulty with it means you will see it again sooner.
Not yet. Both store versions are being prepared. The Google Play and App Store buttons currently open an availability notice. There is no German for Nurses browser extension at present.
Build the vocabulary for your next shift
Explore the care topics above. German for Nurses is coming to Android and iOS.
Coming soon on Android and iOS. Store downloads are not available yet.