Malay · Body & Health
hospital
Hospital
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where sick people are treated; Indonesian uses rumah sakit.
Example
Hospital ada di sebelah taman.
The hospital is next to the park.
Etymology
'Hospital' is derived from the English term, which originates from the Latin 'hospitale', meaning 'guest house'. It reflects the establishment of Western medical institutions in Malay-speaking countries.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hospital' is used regularly in medical contexts, primarily in formal settings. It is widely understood and used in both spoken and written forms across Malay regions.