das Krankenhaus
Translation
hospital
Examples
In den Krankenhäusern wird viel gearbeitet.
A lot of work is done in the hospitals.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((in+3)) the hospital to be in the hospital He is in the hospital.
to admit ((sb.)) ((to+4)) the hospital to admit sb. to the hospital He was admitted to the hospital.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Klinik (clinic), Spital (hospital)
Etymology
From Kranken (sick people) + Haus (house). Literally 'house for the sick'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'cranky house' where all the sick people are.