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Krankenwagen
German → American English
American English
ambulance
Ein Fahrzeug für den Transport von kranken oder verletzten Personen, besonders im Notfall.
Der Krankenwagen brachte den Verletzten ins Krankenhaus.Krankenwagen is the common everyday word in German; Ambulanz is used less often and can sound more formal or regional. For the vehicle, Krankenwagen and Rettungswagen are both understood, but Rettungswagen is especially common in emergency-service contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Krankenwagen mean in English?
Krankenwagen means ambulance.
Is Krankenwagen the same as Rettungswagen?
Yes, in everyday use they are very close. Rettungswagen is often used in official or emergency-service contexts, while Krankenwagen is the more general everyday term.
What article does Krankenwagen have in German?
It is der Krankenwagen.
How do you use Krankenwagen in a sentence?
Example: Der Krankenwagen kam schnell an. = The ambulance arrived quickly.