Indonesian · Body & Health
rumah sakit
Hospital
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where sick people are treated, literally sick house.
Example
Rumah sakit ada di sebelah taman.
The hospital is next to the park.
Etymology
'Rumah sakit' translates literally to 'sick house', combining the word 'rumah' (house) with 'sakit' (sick). This compound reflects the purpose of the institution and its linguistic development in Indonesian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Rumah sakit' is a formal term predominantly used in written and spoken contexts when referring to hospitals. It applies universally across Indonesia without significant regional variations.