Geburtshelfer

German (Berlin)

[ɡəˈbʊʁt͡sˌhɛlfɐ]

noun
Definitions
  • midwife (male), accoucheur, obstetrician

Etymology

Compound from German Geburt (birth) + German -s- (genitival interfix, red, letter, degree, rank, plastic, overview, beginning, police, general)+ German Helfer (helper, assistant).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Helfer

Gloss

helper, assistant

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