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hospital / medical center
A large hospital that is often connected to a university and, in addition to patient care, also serves medical research and the training of doctors.
Nach dem schweren Unfall wurde er sofort ins städtische Klinikum gebracht.
After the serious accident, he was immediately taken to the municipal hospital.
The word 'Klinikum' (hospital / medical center) is derived from 'Klinik' (clinic). The ending '-um' is often used in German for large public buildings or complexes and here emphasizes the size and importance of the institution.
Das Universitätsklinikum ist für seine exzellente Forschung bekannt.
The university medical center is known for its excellent research.
'Klinikum' (hospital / medical center) is a rather formal and official term. It is often used in the names of large hospitals, especially when they are connected with research and university training.
Sie arbeitet als Ärztin im Klinikum der Stadt.
She works as a doctor at the city's hospital.
As with 'Krankenhaus' (hospital), 'ins Klinikum' (to the hospital, accusative) is used for direction, and 'im Klinikum' (in the hospital, dative) is used for staying or being there.
Der Notarztwagen brachte den Patienten direkt ins Klinikum.
The ambulance took the patient directly to the hospital.
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'Krankenhaus' and 'Klinikum' both mean a place where sick or injured people are treated. 'Krankenhaus' is the general word and fits in almost any everyday situation. 'Klinikum' is used more for a large hospital, often with many specialized departments and sometimes connected to a university. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Klinikum' is also a hospital. If you are not sure, 'Krankenhaus' is usually the more natural and simpler choice.
Im Klinikum der Universität arbeiten Ärzte auch an neuen Behandlungsmethoden.
At the university medical center, doctors also work on new treatment methods.
Nach dem Unfall wurde der Radfahrer sofort ins Krankenhaus gebracht.
After the accident, the cyclist was taken to the hospital immediately.