German · Body & Health
"Ambulance" in German: Krankenwagen
der Krankenwagen
Ambulance in German is der Krankenwagen. You may also hear der Rettungswagen. In an emergency call 112 for an ambulance.
Street scene
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How to pronounce Krankenwagen
Say it
KRANK-en-vah-gen
/ˈkraŋkn̩ˌvaːɡn̩/
KRANK-en-vah-gen. Stress on Krank; Wagen like English vah-gen.
"Ambulance" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Krankenwagen | ambulance Everyday word. | Everyday word. |
| der Rettungswagen | emergency ambulance Also common. | Also common. |
| der Rettungsdienst | emergency medical service The service itself. | The service itself. |
| Blaulicht | blue emergency light What you see and hear. | What you see and hear. |
How to use Krankenwagen in real life
- 1Street scene
Der Krankenwagen kommt gleich.
The ambulance is coming soon.
Der Krankenwagen.
- 2Phone call
Wir brauchen einen Krankenwagen!
We need an ambulance!
Einen Krankenwagen.
- 3Hospital
Der Krankenwagen hält vor der Notaufnahme.
The ambulance stops in front of the ER.
Arrival scene.
Mistakes English speakers make with Krankenwagen
Incorrect: die Krankenwagen (singular)
Correct: der Krankenwagen
Singular is masculine: der Krankenwagen.
Incorrect: Ambulance rufen (English)
Correct: Einen Krankenwagen rufen
Use the German noun.
Good to know
Ambulances use Blaulicht and often a two-tone siren. Give a clear address and stay on the line with 112 until told otherwise.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a bike accident
ChatPal
Soll ich den Krankenwagen rufen?
Should I call the ambulance?
You
Ja, bitte einen Krankenwagen.
Yes, please an ambulance.
ChatPal
Okay, ich bleibe am Telefon.
Okay, I'll stay on the phone.
You
Danke. Der Krankenwagen braucht die Adresse.
Thanks. The ambulance needs the address.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ambulance" in German
How do you say ambulance?
Der Krankenwagen.
Other word?
Der Rettungswagen.
Emergency number?
112.
Gender?
Masculine: der Krankenwagen.
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