intravenös
The English phrase 'intravenous' is translated into German as intravenös.
The term means 'inside the veins'. In medical contexts, the abbreviation i.v. is also used in German, just as it is in English. Related terms include Blut (blood) and Nadel (needle).
Meaning: inside the veins (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the word takes various endings (such as -e, -er, -en) depending on the gender, number and case of the noun it modifies, such as intravenöse.
Did you know?
- The root word Vene is cognate with the English 'vein', but in German, the word 'Ader' is a very common, more 'earthy' synonym used for both veins and arteries in non-medical contexts.
- German medical terminology is heavily influenced by Latin, which is why intravenös sounds almost identical to the English 'intravenous' despite the different spelling of the suffix.
- In German hospitals, a nurse might refer to an intravenöse line as a Peripherer Venenkatheter, often shortening it to PVK in spoken shorthand.
Examples in context
- Der Arzt hat dem Patienten eine intravenöse Infusion verschrieben.The doctor prescribed an intravenous infusion to the patient.
- Der Patient liegt am Tropf, um seine Flüssigkeitszufuhr sicherzustellen.The patient is on an intravenous drip to ensure adequate fluid intake.
- Ich benötige einen intravenösen Zugang.I need an intravenous line.
- Das Medikament wird intravenös verabreicht.The medication is administered intravenously.
- Sie benötigen eine intravenöse Infusion.You need an intravenous infusion.
- Die intravenöse Gabe wirkt sehr schnell.The intravenous administration works very quickly.
Example conversation
A patient is talking to a nurse in a hospital.
- LukasMuss ich das Mittel intravenös bekommen?Do I have to receive the medicine intravenously?
- LauraJa, eine intravenöse Lösung ist notwendig.Yes, an intravenous solution is necessary.
- LukasIst die intravenöse Behandlung schmerzhaft?Is the intravenous treatment painful?
- LauraNur ein kleiner Piks, Lukas.Just a small prick, Lukas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “intravenous” translations and entries intravenös, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
