Dutch word dierenarts comes from Dutch dier, Dutch arts ((male) physician, doctor.), Dutch -en-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| dier | Dutch (nld) | (dialectal, archaic) Animal (demonstrative) her, their, the latter's (genitive feminine singular and genitive plural of die). |
| arts | Dutch (nld) | (male) physician, doctor. |
| -en- | Dutch (nld) | Genitival interfix indicating that the former part is a characteristic of the latter. |
| dierenarts | Dutch (nld) | A veterinarian; mostly used for one treating pets. |