noun
das Spital, ¨-er
kórház
The German word "Spital" is a noun that means "hospital". It stems from the same root as the modern word Hospital in English and is historically used in southern German-speaking regions, Austria, and Switzerland.
- The main part of the word, "Spital", relates to a place that offers care or shelter.
Similar words:
- Krankenhaus (hospital) – the more common term in standard German.
- Klinik (clinic/hospital) – often refers to a specialized or smaller medical facility.
Difference:
- Spital and Krankenhaus both mean hospital but "Spital" is more regional or somewhat archaic in northern Germany, while "Krankenhaus" is widely used nationwide.
- Klinik often emphasizes specialized care or outpatient services rather than a full hospital.
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Examples
Das Spital befindet sich in der Stadtmitte.noun
A kórház a városközpontban található.
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