Irrenarzt

derNoun

psychiatrist (dated/pejorative)

English translations

  1. 01

    psychiatrist

Word details

German meaning
Ein älterer Begriff für einen Psychiater.
English meaning
Psychiatrist
Synonym
Psychiater
German example
Der Irrenarzt behandelte Patienten mit psychischen Erkrankungen.
English example
The psychiatrist treated patients with mental illnesses.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Irrenarzt
Plural Form
die Irrenärzte

Example sentences with “Irrenarzt”

  1. Der Begriff 'Irrenarzt' wird heute kaum noch verwendet. (The term 'Irrenarzt' is hardly used today.)

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the word 'Irrenarzt'?

No, it is considered outdated and offensive. Use 'Psychiater' instead.