медик
medik
The Russian word for medic is медик (medik).
медик is a general term used to describe someone trained to provide medical care. It is frequently used to refer to paramedics, field medics or medical personnel working in military or emergency contexts.
Which one should you use?
While медик is a broad term for various medical professionals, the word врач refers specifically to a physician who holds a higher degree of medical education.
How does it change in a sentence?
медик follows standard masculine noun declension. For example, use the form медика (genitive case) when indicating possession or when following certain prepositions such as у.
How do you pronounce it?
medik
Did you know?
- Russian distinguishes between a медик and a фельдшер. A фельдшер is a specific type of mid-level practitioner common in rural areas who performs duties that would require a full doctor in the US or UK.
- The word медик is often used in Russian to describe someone studying at a medical university, even before they have graduated or begun practicing.
- In Russian slang, specifically among students, referring to oneself as a медик is a common way to signal membership in a tight-knit, hardworking social group.
Examples in context
- Я медик.I'm a medic.This sentence is useful for stating your profession using медик.Tatoeba #5948497 by sharptoothed, translation #2247893 by CK
- Сержант, вызовите медика! У меня сильная боль в животе.Sergeant, call the medic! I have severe abdominal pain.
- Он опытный медик.On opytnyy medik.He is an experienced medic.
- Нам нужен хороший медик.Nam nuzhen khoroshiy medik.We need a good medic.
Example conversation
Sergey is injured during a sports game.
- Сергей SergeyОльга, позови медика!Olga, pozovi medika!Olga, call a medic!
- Ольга OlgaЯ уже зову, Сергей.Ya uzhe zovu, Sergey.I am already calling, Sergey.
- Сергей SergeyМне нужен медик сейчас.Mne nuzhen medik seychas.I need a medic now.
- Ольга OlgaОн уже идёт к тебе.On uzhe idyot k tebe.He is already coming to you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
