De ambulance
Example: De ambulance arriveerde snel om de gewonde man te helpen.
Definition
"De ambulance" refers to a specially equipped vehicle designed to transport sick or injured people to medical facilities quickly and safely. Ambulances are staffed by trained personnel who provide emergency medical care during transit.
Etymology
The word "de ambulance" comes from the French word 'ambulance,' which originally referred to a mobile or field hospital. The term evolved to describe the vehicle used for emergency medical transport, reflecting its purpose to provide care while moving.
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"De ambulance" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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