Krankenhaus
hospital
A neuter compound noun (das Krankenhaus) from 'krank' (sick) + 'Haus' (house). Literally 'sick-house'. Plural: Krankenhäuser.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| das Krankenhaus | die Krankenhauser | /ˈkʁaŋkn̩haʊs/ |
Example Sentences
Er liegt im Krankenhaus.
He is in the hospital.
Das Krankenhaus ist neu gebaut.
The hospital was newly built.
Sie arbeitet im Krankenhaus als Ärztin.
She works in the hospital as a doctor.
Compound Words
Krankenwagen (der) — ambulance
Common Mistakes
Wrong article: 'der Krankenhaus'
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