No. 233 in Dutch
ziekenhuis
Hospital.
In a sentence
Ik bezoek het ziekenhuis voor een controle.
I visit the hospital for a check-up.
In this sentence, 'ziekenhuis' refers to the institution or location where medical services are provided.
Het nieuwe ziekenhuis opent volgende maand.
The new hospital opens next month.
Here, 'ziekenhuis' refers to a particular facility or establishment that is being constructed or inaugurated.
Ze werkt in een ziekenhuis als verpleegster.
She works in a hospital as a nurse.
In this context, 'ziekenhuis' signifies the workplace or environment where the person performs her duties.
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