Krankenwagen

Definitions

• Krankenwagen is a German noun that translates to “ambulance” in English. It is derived from the words “krank” meaning “sick” or “ill” and “wagen” meaning “car” or “vehicle”.

• In a broader sense, Krankenwagen can also refer to any vehicle that is specifically designed and equipped for transporting sick or injured people to medical facilities.

Synonyms

• Rettungswagen: This word is often used as a synonym for Krankenwagen and also means “ambulance.”

• Sanitätswagen: Another term that can be used interchangeably with Krankenwagen, which translates to “medical car” in English.

• Notarztwagen: This word is specifically used to refer to an ambulance that is staffed with a doctor (Notarzt) in addition to regular emergency medical personnel.

Opposites

While there might not be direct opposites to Krankenwagen, we can consider its antonyms as vehicles that are not designed for medical emergencies:

• Privatwagen: This term refers to a private car or personal vehicle that is not used for medical emergencies.

• Lastwagen: Meaning “truck” or “lorries”, these vehicles are typically used for transporting goods rather than providing medical assistance.

Examples

• Der Krankenwagen raste durch die Stadt, um den verletzten Mann ins Krankenhaus zu bringen. (The ambulance raced through the city to take the injured man to the hospital.)

• Mein Vater musste wegen eines Herzinfarkts mit dem Krankenwagen ins Krankenhaus gebracht werden. (My father had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance due to a heart attack.)

• Die Polizei eskortierte den Krankenwagen, um ihm den besten Weg durch den dichten Verkehr zu ermöglichen. (The police escorted the ambulance to provide it with the best route through the heavy traffic.)\ Visit YouGlish.com