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Intensivstation

German → American English

American English

Intensive care unit

Krankenhausabteilung für Patienten, die intensiv überwacht und behandelt werden müssen.

Der Patient wurde auf die Intensivstation verlegt.

Use Intensivstation for the hospital ward; in everyday English, ICU is the most common equivalent. It is usually used with the article die in German: auf der Intensivstation.

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Intensivstation" mean in English?
"Intensivstation" means "intensive care unit" or "ICU" in English.
Is "Intensivstation" the same as "ICU"?
Yes. "ICU" is the common English abbreviation for "intensive care unit," which matches "Intensivstation."
What article do I use with "Intensivstation" in German?
The word is feminine: die Intensivstation.
How do I say "on the intensive care unit" in German?
You can say "auf der Intensivstation."