🩺 German phrase guide
How to make a doctor's appointment in German
Calling a doctor's office is stressful in any language, especially on the phone. These phrases help you book the appointment and describe what's wrong clearly.
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| German | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Ich möchte einen Termin vereinbaren. | I'd like to make an appointment. | |
| Mir geht es nicht gut. | I don't feel well. | |
| Ich habe Fieber. | I have a fever. | |
| Ich habe Halsschmerzen. | My throat hurts. | |
| Seit gestern | Since yesterday | |
| Haben Sie morgen einen Termin frei? | Do you have anything available tomorrow? | |
| Vormittags / nachmittags | In the morning / afternoon | |
| Ist es dringend? | Is it urgent? | |
| Ich bin allergisch gegen Penicillin. | I'm allergic to penicillin. | |
| Brauche ich ein Rezept? | Do I need a prescription? |
Example conversation
Receptionist
Guten Morgen, Praxis Dr. Rossi.
Good morning, Dr. Rossi's office.
You
Hallo, ich möchte einen Termin vereinbaren.
Hello, I'd like to make an appointment.
Receptionist
Gern. Was fehlt Ihnen denn?
Of course. What's the problem?
You
Ich habe seit gestern Fieber und Halsschmerzen.
I've had a fever and a sore throat since yesterday.
Receptionist
Wir hätten morgen um neun Uhr einen Termin frei.
We have an opening tomorrow at nine.
You
Perfekt, danke.
Perfect, thank you.
Good to know
💡 "Termin" (appointment) is one of the most useful words in everyday German. At the practice you'll usually be asked for your "Versicherungskarte" (insurance card).
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