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behandeln

/bəˈhandl̩n/· verb

to treat

Wer behandelt Sie? — the first question at the specialist's reception.

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ich
behandle
du
behandelst
er/sie/es
behandelt
wir
behandeln
ihr
behandelt
sie/Sie
behandeln
Perfekt hat behandeltPräteritum behandelte

One word, many lives

Tap a meaning. Real German isn't a dictionary translation.

behandeln
to treat (medically)

Welcher Arzt behandelt Sie?

Which doctor is treating you?

Word family

behandelndie Behandlungtreatmenthandelnto act; to tradedie Nachbehandlungfollow-up treatment

Common combinations

  • einen Patienten behandelnto treat a patient
  • gut behandelnto treat well
  • ambulant behandelt werdento be treated as an outpatient

Real examples

  • Die Wunde muss sofort behandelt werden.The wound has to be treated immediately.
  • Dr. Albers behandelt mich seit zehn Jahren.Dr Albers has been treating me for ten years.
  • Bitte behandeln Sie das Paket vorsichtig.Please handle the parcel with care.

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