медсестра
Translation of медсестра
nurse
Meaning of медсестра
медицинский работник, ухаживающий за пациентами
a person trained to care for sick or injured people

Transcription and pronunciation of медсестра
медсестра́
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [mʲɪt͡sʲɪˈstra]
- In Latin letters
- medsestra
Traps and common mistakes
Он медсестра or он медбрат?
он медбрат
медбрат = a male nurse
Don't say «он медсестра». For a man who is a nurse, say «он медбрат».
Мой брат работает медбратом в больнице.
My brother works as a nurse at the hospital.
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The nurse gave me my injection and smiled.
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Медсестра сделала мне укол и улыбнулась.
The nurse on the night shift brought me water.
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Ночная медсестра принесла мне воды.
медсестра synonyms
What's the difference between медсестра and сиделка
Advanced: broader words
A carer for a sick person at home, often without medical training.
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медсестра belongs to the topic "Professions →". Start with a short set of 4 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does медсестра mean?
a person trained to care for sick or injured people
How do you pronounce медсестра?
медсестра is pronounced [mʲɪt͡sʲɪˈstra], in Latin letters “medsestra”.
How is медсестра used in a sentence?
The nurse gave me my injection and smiled. Translation: Медсестра сделала мне укол и улыбнулась.
Is медсестра part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, медсестра (nurse) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is медсестра part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, медсестра (nurse) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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