die Intensivstation
Translation
intensive care unit, ICU
Examples
Der Patient liegt auf der Intensivstation.
The patient is in the intensive care unit.
Sie wurde auf die Intensivstation verlegt.
She was moved to the intensive care unit.
Grammar Patterns
to be/lie ((in the ICU)) The patient is in the ICU.
Similar Words
Wachstation (observation ward)
Etymology
A compound word formed from 'intensiv' (intensive) and 'Station' (ward, station).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'intensive station' of a hospital, where care is most concentrated.