das Krankenhaus, ¨-er
hospital
Ein Ort, an dem kranke oder verletzte Menschen von Ärzten und Pflegepersonal behandelt und versorgt werden.
The German word "Krankenhaus" is a noun that translates to "hospital" in English. It is a compound word made up of "krank" (sick) and "Haus" (house), literally meaning "sick house."
Similar words in German include "Gesundheitszentrum" (health center), "Klinik" (clinic), and "Sanatorium" (sanatorium).
The key difference is that "Krankenhaus" specifically refers to a facility equipped for the treatment of the sick and the injured, often with a wide range of services and capability for surgeries, while a "Klinik" may refer to a smaller facility often specializing in a specific area of medicine. A "Gesundheitszentrum" typically provides outpatient care and health services without necessarily focusing on hospitalization, and a "Sanatorium" often emphasizes long-term care, particularly for chronic conditions.
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Examples
Mein Onkel arbeitet im Krankenhaus als Arzt.noun
My uncle works in the hospital as a doctor.
Das Krankenhaus befindet sich am Stadtrand.noun
The hospital is located on the outskirts of the city.
Das Krankenhaus liegt am Stadtrand.noun
The hospital is located on the outskirts of the city.
Er arbeitet im Krankenhaus.noun
He works in the hospital.
Ein großes Krankenhaus steht in der Innenstadt.noun
A large hospital is in the city center.
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