das Klinikum
Translation
medical center, university hospital, clinic
Examples
Er wurde ins Klinikum eingeliefert.
He was admitted to the medical center.
Das Klinikum ist für seine gute Pflege bekannt.
The medical center is known for its good care.
Sie arbeitet als Ärztin im städtischen Klinikum.
She works as a doctor at the municipal medical center.
Grammar Patterns
((in+3)) / ((ins)) Klinikum go/drive to the medical center He was taken to the medical center.
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 center.