Der Krankenwagen
Example: Der Krankenwagen kam schnell zum Unfallort, um zu helfen.
Definition
"Der Krankenwagen" refers to an emergency vehicle equipped to transport sick or injured people to hospitals, providing medical care en route. It plays a crucial role in urgent medical situations, ensuring timely assistance and rapid transfer to medical facilities.
Etymology
The word "der Krankenwagen" combines "krank," meaning sick or ill, and "Wagen," meaning vehicle or carriage. It literally translates to 'sick carriage.' This term reflects its purpose as a vehicle designed specifically for transporting the sick or injured. Did you know? The concept of ambulances dates back to battlefield medical transport, evolving into the modern Krankenwagen used today.
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"Der Krankenwagen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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