das Spital
hospital (Austria, Switzerland) - Germany: das Krankenhaus
Origin
From Medieval Latin „hospitale“ (guest house), related to „Hospital“ and English 'hospital'. In Germany it survives mainly in the names of old institutions.
Building blocks
Words in this expression
Grammar that uses this word
- Elevated purpose clauses („auf dass“)Finalsätze gehoben („auf dass“)
Examples
Er liegt im .
He's been in hospital since yesterday.