noun
die Pflegeeinrichtung, -en
gondozóotthon
The German word "Pflegeeinrichtung" is a compound noun made of:
- Pflege — meaning "care" (often related to nursing or caregiving),
- Einrichtung — meaning "facility" or "institution".
Pflegeeinrichtung refers to a care facility or nursing home, a place where professional care is provided, especially for the elderly, sick, or disabled.
Similar words:
- Altenheim (retirement home) — usually more residential and less medical,
- Krankenhaus (hospital) — more focused on medical treatment,
- Betreuungseinrichtung (care center) — broader, could include daycare or support services.
Difference:
- "Pflegeeinrichtung" emphasizes professional nursing or caregiving, while "Altenheim" focuses more on housing elderly people.
- "Krankenhaus" is for acute medical treatment, unlike the more long-term care in a Pflegeeinrichtung.
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Examples
Meine Oma lebt in einer Pflegeeinrichtung.noun
A nagymamám egy gondozóotthonban él.
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