Die Notaufnahme
Example: Die Notaufnahme im Krankenhaus ist rund um die Uhr geöffnet.
Definition
"Die Notaufnahme" refers to the emergency department in a hospital where patients receive immediate medical attention for urgent and life-threatening conditions. It operates 24/7 to ensure prompt treatment for critical injuries or illnesses requiring quick intervention.
Etymology
The term "die Notaufnahme" comes from German, where "Not" means emergency or distress, and "Aufnahme" means admission or intake. Together, they describe the place where emergency cases are admitted. Did you know? The concept of 'Notaufnahme' reflects the critical role of hospitals in urgent care, a system developed prominently in the 20th century.
Learn to use this word actively
"Die Notaufnahme" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
