ziekenzuster

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of zieke +‎ -n- +‎ zuster.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzi.kə(n)ˌzʏs.tər/

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• Hyphenation: zie‧ken‧zus‧ter

Noun

ziekenzuster f (plural ziekenzusters, diminutive ziekenzustertje n, masculine ziekenbroeder)

1. female nurse (woman who provides medical care for the ill)

   Synonyms: pleegzuster, verpleegster, zuster

2. member of a religious sisterhood (usually a nun) who provides care for the ill

Usage notes

(female nurse): See usage notes at zuster.