German · Body & Health
"Hospital" in German: Krankenhaus
das Krankenhaus
Hospital in German is das Krankenhaus. Say im Krankenhaus for in the hospital and zur Notaufnahme for the ER. A stay is ein Krankenhausaufenthalt.
Visiting a relative
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How to pronounce Krankenhaus
Say it
KRAHN-ken-hows
/ˈkʁaŋkn̩haʊ̯s/
KRAHN-ken-hows. Stress KRAHN. Soft ch like Scottish loch in the middle of Kranken.
"Hospital" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Krankenhaus | the hospital Main word for a hospital. | Main word for a hospital. |
| im Krankenhaus | in the hospital Location while admitted or visiting. | Location while admitted or visiting. |
| die Notaufnahme | the emergency room Acute care entrance. | Acute care entrance. |
| zum Krankenhaus | to the hospital Destination after an accident. | Destination after an accident. |
How to use Krankenhaus in real life
- 1Visiting a relative
Ich fahre heute Nachmittag ins Krankenhaus.
I'm driving to the hospital this afternoon.
Ins = in das.
- 2After a fall
Sie bringen ihn sofort ins Krankenhaus.
They're taking him to the hospital right away.
Ins Krankenhaus as destination.
- 3Work chat
Meine Schwester arbeitet im Krankenhaus am Fluss.
My sister works at the hospital by the river.
Im Krankenhaus for workplace.
Mistakes English speakers make with Krankenhaus
Incorrect: Ich gehe zum Hospital.
Correct: Ich gehe ins Krankenhaus.
Use Krankenhaus, not the English loan Hospital, in everyday German.
Incorrect: die Krankenhaus
Correct: das Krankenhaus
Krankenhaus is neuter: das.
Good to know
In Germany you usually need a referral for non-emergency hospital care. Notaufnahme is for real emergencies; for milder problems people start at a Hausarzt practice.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking on a friend after surgery
ChatPal
Liegt er noch im Krankenhaus?
Is he still in the hospital?
You
Ja, noch zwei Nächte im Krankenhaus.
Yes, two more nights in the hospital.
ChatPal
Soll ich Blumen mitbringen?
Should I bring flowers?
You
Lieber etwas zu Lesen. Das Krankenhaus ist laut.
Better something to read. The hospital is noisy.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hospital" in German
How do you say hospital?
Das Krankenhaus.
At the hospital?
Im Krankenhaus.
Emergency room?
Die Notaufnahme.
Gender?
Neuter: das Krankenhaus.
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