Czech · Travel & Places
nemocnice
hospital
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment.
Example
Nemocnice je blízko nádraží.
The hospital is close to the train station.
Etymology
'Nemocnice' derives from 'nemoc', meaning 'illness', and 'nice', a suffix indicating a place. Thus, it translates to 'place for the ill'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nemocnice' is a standard term used in both formal and informal contexts and is widely understood in spoken and written formats across all regions.