Hautarzt
/ˈhaʊ̯taʁtst/masculine
The German word for dermatologist is Hautarzt. Wiktionary also lists Dermatologe and Dermatologin.
Meaning: one who is skilled, professes or practices dermatology (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hautarzt | /ˈhaʊ̯taʁtst/ | masculine |
| Dermatologe | /dɛʁmatoˈloːɡə/ | masculine |
| Dermatologin | /dɛʁmatoˈloːɡɪn/ | feminine |
| Hautärztin | /ˈhaʊ̯tˌɛʁtstɪn/ | feminine |
In German, you can use terms related to skin concerns such as Akne (acne), Sonnenbrand (sunburn), Hautausschlag (rash) or Hautpflege (skincare) when discussing dermatology.
What does it mean word for word?
The term Hautarzt is a compound noun consisting of Haut, meaning skin and Arzt, meaning doctor.
Which one should you use?
Hautarzt is the more common, everyday term used in daily conversation. In contrast, Dermatologe is used when a more technical or formal tone is required.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Switzerland, some people might refer to a dermatologist as Hautspezialist.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female dermatologist, use the feminine forms Hautärztin or Dermatologin. The plural form of Hautarzt is Hautärzte.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhaʊ̯taʁtst/
Did you know?
- The word Arzt is an ancient term that predates the modern medical system and is unrelated to the English word 'artist', despite the similar sound.
- While Dermatologe sounds clinical, the word Haut in Hautarzt is the same word used for the 'hide' of an animal, making the everyday term feel more visceral.
- In Germany, a Hautarzt is often the primary point of contact for a highly standardized preventative skin cancer screening called a Hautkrebsvorsorge.
Examples in context
- Wer ist dein Hautarzt?Who is your dermatologist?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's dermatologist using Hautarzt.Tatoeba #6602418 by manese, translation #6601795 by Eccles17
- Meine Freundin ist Dermatologin.My girlfriend is a dermatologist.This sentence is useful for describing someone's profession using Dermatologin.Tatoeba #11208750 by brauchinet, translation #13339397 by artemlyubchenko
- Tom ist ein erfolgreicher Hautarzt.Tom is a successful dermatologist.This sentence is useful for describing a person's professional success using Hautarzt.Tatoeba #10323209 by wannieh, translation #2957029 by CK
- Mein Dermatologe hat eine neue Behandlung empfohlen.My dermatologist recommended a new treatment.
- Ich habe einen Termin bei meinem Hautarzt.I have an appointment with my dermatologist.
- Ich bin auf der Suche nach einem guten Dermatologen in Wien.I'm looking for a good dermatologist in Vienna.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are discussing a skin rash.
- JulianJulia, dein Arm sieht rot aus.Julia, your arm looks red.
- JuliaJa, ich brauche einen Hautarzt.Yes, I need a dermatologist.
- JulianSoll ich einen Hautarzt für dich suchen?Should I look for a dermatologist for you?
- JuliaDas wäre sehr lieb von dir, Julian.That would be very kind of you, Julian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dermatologist” translations and entries Hautarzt, Dermatologe, Dermatologin, Hautärztin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
