English–German

“ambulance” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁaŋkn̩ˌvaːgn̩/

Example

Ich sehe den Krankenwagen.

I see the ambulance.

Illustration for Krankenwagen (ambulance)

How to say “ambulance” in German

“Ambulance” in German is Krankenwagen.

A patient transport vehicle moves someone who needs medical care from one place to a hospital.

Full entry for Krankenwagen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Krankenwagen

Bei schweren Verletzungen benötigt man oft einen Krankenwagen.

In cases of serious injuries, an ambulance is often needed.

Tips for using Krankenwagen

  • Rettungswagen usually suggests emergency medical treatment, while Krankenwagen focuses more generally on transporting patients.

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