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Rettungswagen
German → American English
American English
ambulance
Fahrzeug für den Transport und die Erstversorgung von Verletzten oder Kranken im Notfall.
Der Rettungswagen traf nach wenigen Minuten am Unfallort ein.Rettungswagen is the most common everyday word in German for an ambulance; Ambulanz is used less often and can sound more formal or regionally marked. In compounds, it usually refers to the vehicle, not the medical service.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Rettungswagen mean in English?
Rettungswagen means ambulance.
Is Rettungswagen the same as Krankenwagen?
Yes, in everyday use they are often used to mean ambulance, though Rettungswagen is the more precise modern term.
What article does Rettungswagen take in German?
It is masculine: der Rettungswagen.