Feldscherer

derNoun

field surgeon; historical army medic

English translations

  1. 01

    field surgeon

  2. 02

    medic

Word details

German meaning
Ein historischer, einfacher Landarzt oder Wundarzt.
English meaning
Barber surgeon
Synonym
Wundarzt, Militärarzt
German example
Der Feldscherer versorgte die Verwundeten auf dem Schlachtfeld.
English example
The barber surgeon tended to the wounded on the battlefield.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Feldscherer
Plural Form
die Feldscherer

Example sentences with “Feldscherer”

  1. Der Feldscherer versorgte die Wunden der Soldaten nach der Schlacht. (The field surgeon treated the soldiers' wounds after the battle.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Feldscherer the same as Feldscher?

Yes, 'Feldscherer' and 'Feldscher' are synonymous, both referring to a historical field medic. 'Feldscherer' is the slightly older, more formal version.