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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."