Marathi · Body & Health
रुग्णालय
rugnalaya
Hospital
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A place where sick people are treated; everyday Marathi says hospital.
Example
रुग्णालय बागेजवळ आहे.
The hospital is near the garden.
Etymology
The term 'रुग्णालय' (rugnalaya) is a compound of two Sanskrit words: 'रुग्ण' (rugṇa), meaning 'sick', and 'आलय' (ālaya), meaning 'place'. Hence, it literally means 'place for the sick'.
How & Where It’s Used
'रुग्णालय' is used in formal contexts, typically in paperwork and medical discussions, and is primarily found in written Marathi. It has a standardized form across regions.