German Phrase
Wir brauchen jetzt einen Arzt.
Meaning
The sentence states that the speakers urgently need a medical professional. It conveys a sense of immediacy and is typically used in emergency or health‑related situations.
When to use
Use this phrase when you, a group, or someone you’re with requires a doctor right away – for example after a fall, sudden illness, or when you’re in a public place and need immediate medical assistance.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WirbrauchenjetzteinenArzt
Wir (subject pronoun)
First‑person plural pronoun in the nominative case; always the subject of the verb.
brauchen (verb)
Regular verb meaning ‘to need’; takes a direct object in the accusative case.
jetzt (adverb)
Temporal adverb meaning ‘now’; can be placed before or after the verb for emphasis.
einen (indefinite article)
Accusative masculine singular form of ‘ein’; required because Arzt is the object of brauchen.
Arzt (noun)
Masculine noun meaning ‘doctor’; in this sentence it is the accusative object.
🗨In Conversation
Wir brauchen jetzt einen Arzt.
We need a doctor now.
Ich rufe sofort den Notruf.
I’ll call emergency services right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Wir brauchen jetzt der Arzt.
‘Arzt’ is the direct object of ‘brauchen’, so it must be in the accusative case – ‘einen Arzt’.
Wir braucht jetzt einen Arzt.
The verb must agree with the plural subject ‘Wir’; use ‘brauchen’, not ‘braucht’.
Wir brauchen jetzt ein Arzt.
Masculine nouns in the accusative take ‘einen’, not ‘ein’.
↔Alternatives
Wir brauchen einen Arzt.
We need a doctor.
Wir benötigen sofort ärztliche Hilfe.
We need immediate medical help.
Können Sie uns einen Arzt holen?
Can you get us a doctor?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries the emergency number is 112. When you need a doctor urgently, it’s common to call this number or ask a passer‑by for help. Adding ‘jetzt’ stresses urgency, but in very formal contexts you might prefer ‘sofort’ or the more polite ‘Wir benötigen ärztliche Hilfe.’