die Klinik
Translation
clinic, hospital
Examples
Er liegt seit einer Woche in der Klinik.
He has been in the clinic for a week.
Sie arbeitet als Ärztin in einer Privatklinik.
She works as a doctor in a private clinic.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 ((a clinic)) to be/lie/work in a clinic Er liegt in der Klinik.
in+4 ((a clinic)) to go/come to a clinic Er muss in die Klinik gehen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Krankenhaus (hospital), Praxis (doctor's office)
Etymology
From Greek 'klinikē' (medical practice at the sickbed). Cognate with English 'clinic'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'clinic', making it easy to remember.