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How do you say "ambulance" in German?
der Krankenwagen
In German, "ambulance" is der Krankenwagen.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced KRAH-kun-vah-gun. Stress the first syllable, blending kranken + wagen.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (der Krankenwagen). Plural is Krankenwägen. Compound: Kranken (sick) + Wagen (car).
Example sentence
Der Krankenwagen ist schnell.
The ambulance is fast.
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How to remember der Krankenwagen
Krankenwagen literally means sick car. A vehicle for transporting ill people.
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Questions about der Krankenwagen
How do you say "ambulance" in German?
In German, "ambulance" is der Krankenwagen. It is a noun.
Is der Krankenwagen masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (der Krankenwagen). Plural is Krankenwägen. Compound: Kranken (sick) + Wagen (car).
How is der Krankenwagen used in a sentence?
Use der Krankenwagen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Krankenwagen ist schnell. (The ambulance is fast.).
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