German · Body & Health
Krankenhaus
Hospital
Beginnernoun
Definition
An institution providing medical treatment.
Example
Er wurde ins Krankenhaus gebracht.
He was taken to the hospital.
Etymology
'Krankenhaus' combines 'krank' (sick) and 'Haus' (house), originating in the late 19th century as institutions for the care of the ill.
How & Where It’s Used
'Krankenhaus' is a formal term used in medical contexts, primarily in written language, and understood across all German-speaking regions.