German word

Krankenhaus

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁaŋkənˌhaʊ̯s/

Meaning

  • neuter nounhospital

Example

Die Krankenhäuser in dieser Stadt sind modern.

The hospitals in this city are modern.

Illustration for Krankenhaus (hospital)

More examples

Meine Mutter wurde ins Krankenhaus gebracht.

My mother was taken to the hospital.

Core concept

A house-like medical facility where sick people receive treatment and may stay overnight.

Common phrases

  • zum Krankenhaus

    to the hospital

  • ein Krankenhaus besuchen

    visit a hospital

Similar words

Klinik: A medical facility for specialized treatment, testing, surgery, and inpatient care.
Arztpraxis: A doctor's office for outpatient examinations and treatment advice, usually without overnight stays.
Notaufnahme: A hospital department for urgent cases, emergency treatment, and initial medical care.
Station: A hospital ward where inpatients receive treatment and nursing care.

Definition in German

Ein Krankenhaus ist eine öffentliche oder private Einrichtung, in der kranke Personen medizinisch versorgt und bei Bedarf stationär behandelt werden.

Word origin

Krankenhaus combines krank, meaning 'sick', with Haus, meaning 'house', and literally refers to a house for sick people.

Usage tips

  • Krankenhaus is neuter, with the plural Krankenhäuser, and location uses im Krankenhaus while movement into it uses ins Krankenhaus.

Opposites

Related words

  • Krankenhausbetthospital bednoun
  • Krankenhausarzthospital doctornoun

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