English–German

“ward” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtaˈtsi̯oːn/

Example

Die Patientin liegt auf der Station.

The patient is currently staying on the ward.

Illustration for Station (ward)

How to say “ward” in German

“Ward” in German is Station.

An assigned place where people, services, or activity are organized around a particular function, from a hospital ward to a broadcast or observation site.

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

Example sentences with Station

Die Ärztin besucht den Patienten auf der Station.

The doctor visits the patient on the ward.

Tips for using Station

  • Station is feminine, with the plural Stationen; in the hospital sense, auf der Station uses the dative after auf for a fixed location.

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