das Hospital
Translation
hospital
Examples
Er wurde ins Hospital eingeliefert.
He was admitted to the hospital.
Das alte Hospital wird renoviert.
The old hospital is being renovated.
Grammar Patterns
to go to a hospital ((et4)) to go to a hospital He is going to the hospital.
to be in a hospital ((et3)) to be in a hospital She is in the hospital.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Krankenhaus, Klinik, Spital
Etymology
From Latin 'hospes' (guest), originally meaning a place for guests.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'hospital'. Think of a place offering 'hospitality' to the sick.