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Visite
German → American English
American English
visit
formelle oder medizinische Form von „Besuch“; meist ärztliche Runde
Die Visite findet jeden Morgen um acht Uhr statt.'Visite' is a fairly formal or medical word in German, most often used for a doctor’s round in a hospital or clinic. For a general visit, 'Besuch' is usually the more natural choice.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Visite” mean in English?
It usually means “round” in a medical context, or more generally a formal visit.
Is “Visite” the same as “Besuch”?
Not exactly. “Besuch” is the normal word for a visit, while “Visite” is more formal and often medical.
How do you use “Visite” in a sentence?
Example: Der Arzt macht morgens die Visite. = The doctor makes his rounds in the morning.
Is “Visite” common in everyday German?
It is common in hospitals and medical contexts, but less common in everyday conversation than “Besuch”.