Klinik
[ˈkliːnɪk]feminine
The German word for clinic is Klinik.
Klinik refers to a larger medical institution with multiple departments and clinics within it.
Meaning: medical facility (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Klinik is used for specialized or smaller medical facilities, Krankenhaus is the standard term for a general hospital.
How does it change in a sentence?
Klinik is a feminine noun. The plural form is Kliniken, and the genitive singular form (meaning "of the clinic") is der Klinik.
Did you know?
- The word Klinik is often used in the names of psychiatric hospitals, such as Psychiatrische Klinik, to sound more therapeutic and less like a traditional ward.
- In Germany, a Privatklinik is a facility where patients pay for their own luxury rooms and choose their doctors, distinguishing it from the state-insured system.
- Medical students in Germany undergo Klinik years, where they transition from theoretical science to bedside patient care.
Examples in context
- Sie ging zur Takasu-Klinik.She went to Takasu clinic.This sentence shows how to use the name of a specific clinic with the word Klinik.Tatoeba #1574179 by Zaghawa, translation #313630 by CM
- Existiert diese Klinik noch?Does that clinic still exist?This sentence is useful for asking about the existence of a particular Klinik.Tatoeba #6402194 by Hannivar, translation #6401361 by OsoHombre
- Er ging in die Takasu-Klinik.He went to the Takasu clinic.This sentence demonstrates moving into or towards a specific Klinik.Tatoeba #10010320 by wolfgangth, translation #5898039 by tvindy
- Ich habe einen Termin in der Klinik.I have an appointment at the clinic.
- Die Praxis hat heute geschlossen.The clinic is closed today.
- Meine Klinik befindet sich in der Innenstadt.My clinic is located in the city center.
- Meine Zahnarztpraxis hat eine neue Ausstattung.My dentist's office has new equipment.
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Example conversation
Julian and Laura are discussing where to go for a check-up.
- JulianWelche Klinik empfiehlst du mir?Which clinic do you recommend to me?
- LauraDie Klinik im Zentrum ist sehr gut.The clinic in the center is very good.
- JulianIst die Klinik weit von hier entfernt?Is the clinic far from here?
- LauraNein, die Klinik ist gleich um die Ecke.No, the clinic is just around the corner.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clinic” translations and entries Klinik, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
