das Klinikum
Translation
medical centre, university hospital, clinic
Examples
Er wurde ins Klinikum eingeliefert.
He was admitted to the medical centre.
Das Klinikum ist für seine gute Pflege bekannt.
The medical centre is known for its good care.
Sie arbeitet als Ärztin im städtischen Klinikum.
She works as a doctor at the municipal medical centre.
Grammar Patterns
((in+3)) / ((ins)) Klinikum go/drive to the medical centre He was taken to the medical centre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Krankenhaus (hospital), Spital (hospital)
Etymology
From 'Klinik' (clinic) + '-um', a suffix often denoting a building or institution. 'Klinik' itself comes from Greek 'klinikē' (medical practice at the sickbed).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Klinikum' as a large complex of 'clinics', like a university medical centre.