Das Krankenhaus
Example: Das Krankenhaus ist in der Nähe meines Hauses.
Definition
"Das Krankenhaus" refers to a hospital, a place where people receive medical treatment and care. It is a facility equipped with doctors, nurses, and medical equipment to help patients recover from illness or injury.
Etymology
The word "das Krankenhaus" comes from German, combining "krank" meaning sick and "Haus" meaning house. So, it literally translates to 'sick house,' which clearly indicates its purpose as a place for the ill. Did you know that this straightforward compound reflects the practical nature of German word formation?
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"Das Krankenhaus" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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