das Gesundheitswesen
Translation
healthcare system, public health service, healthcare
Examples
Das deutsche Gesundheitswesen ist sehr komplex.
The German healthcare system is very complex.
Er arbeitet im Gesundheitswesen.
He works in healthcare.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) healthcare system + verb ... The healthcare system needs reforms.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gesundheitssystem (health system), Sanitätswesen (medical services)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Gesundheit' (health) and 'Wesen' (system, being, nature).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the entire 'system' or 'being' ('Wesen') related to 'health' ('Gesundheit').