Nomen

das Klinikum

university hospital, medical centre, clinic

Er arbeitet in einem großen Klinikum.

He works in a large university hospital.

Das Klinikum hat eine neue Abteilung eröffnet.

The medical centre has opened a new department.

((the Klinikum)) ((as subject)) The Klinikum is very modern.

((in)) ((a Klinikum)) ((to work)) to work in a hospital He works in a large university hospital.

Synonyms: Krankenhaus (hospital), Spital (hospital), Hospital

From 'Klinik' (clinic) and the Latin suffix '-um', often denoting a place or building.

Think of a 'clinic' but much larger, often associated with a university. The '-um' suffix makes it sound grand, like 'stadium' or 'museum'.

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