Het ziekenhuis
Example: Het ziekenhuis behandelt dagelijks veel patiënten met verschillende klachten.
Definition
"Het ziekenhuis" refers to a medical facility where patients receive treatment, care, and surgery from healthcare professionals. It is a place equipped with specialized staff and equipment to manage various health conditions and emergencies.
Etymology
The term "het ziekenhuis" originates from Dutch, combining 'ziek' meaning 'sick' and 'huis' meaning 'house'. Literally, it translates to 'the sick house', which historically referred to a place where the ill were cared for. Did you know that many languages use similar metaphors for hospitals, emphasizing care and shelter?
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"Het ziekenhuis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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