das Klinikum
Translation
university hospital, medical center, clinic
Examples
Er arbeitet in einem großen Klinikum.
He works in a large university hospital.
Das Klinikum hat eine neue Abteilung eröffnet.
The medical center has opened a new department.
Grammar Patterns
((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.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Krankenhaus (hospital), Spital (hospital), Hospital
Etymology
From 'Klinik' (clinic) plus the Latin suffix '-um', which often indicates a place or building.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'clinic' but on a much larger scale, typically a university teaching hospital. The '-um' suffix adds a sense of grandeur, like 'stadium' or 'museum'.