German Conversation · Level 123
44 words
German word
Gesundheitswesen
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈzunthaɪ̯t͡sˌveːzn̩/
Meaning
- neuter nounhealthcare system
Example
Die Kosten des Gesundheitswesens belasten viele Familien.
The costs of the healthcare system put a strain on many families.
More examples
Die Finanzierung des Gesundheitswesens ist politisch umstritten.
Funding for the healthcare system is politically controversial.
Core concept
A connected public network of doctors, clinics, insurers, and health authorities that keeps medical care running.
Common phrases
Finanzierung des Gesundheitswesens
funding for the healthcare system
Reformen im Gesundheitswesen
reforms in the healthcare system
Strukturen des Gesundheitswesens
structures of the healthcare system
Similar words
Gesundheitssystem: The national organization and management of healthcare services.
Gesundheitsversorgung: The delivery of treatment and care to people with illnesses or injuries.
Krankenversicherung: Insurance protection against medical expenses from illness or injury.
Gesundheitspolitik: Government action and rules concerning healthcare and public health.
Definition in German
Bezeichnung für das System von Einrichtungen, Regelungen und Leistungen, das die medizinische Versorgung und Gesundheitsvorsorge organisiert
Word origin
Gesundheitswesen combines Gesundheit, 'health', with Wesen, 'system' or 'realm', joined by the linking element -s.
Usage tips
- Gesundheitswesen is neuter, so standard forms include das Gesundheitswesen and the genitive des Gesundheitswesens.
Other meanings
- health servicenoun
- medical systemnoun
Related words
- Gesundheitspolitikhealth policynoun
- Gesundheitsökonomiehealth economicsnoun
- gesundheitsförderndhealth-promotingadjective