Filipino · Body & Health
ospital
Hospital
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where sick people are treated.
Example
Katabi ng parke ang ospital.
The hospital is next to the park.
Etymology
'Ospital' is a loanword from the Spanish 'hospital', which in turn comes from Latin 'hospitālis', meaning pertaining to guests. The word has evolved in Tagalog to denote a place for medical care.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ospital' is used in formal and informal contexts and is prevalent in spoken and written Tagalog, especially in healthcare discussions. It is widely understood throughout the Philippines.