szpital
/ˈʂpi.tal/masculine
The Polish word for hospital is szpital.
szpital refers to a large medical facility.
Meaning: large medical facility (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the word Klinika is used to refer specifically to clinics.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form szpitalu is used after the preposition w to indicate being located inside the hospital. The form szpitala is used after the preposition do to indicate movement toward the hospital. The form szpital is used in the accusative case, such as when saying widzę szpital.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈʂpi.tal/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word szpital is a linguistic relative of the English words 'hostel' and 'hotel'.
- In Poland, it is a common custom for visitors to avoid bringing flowers that have a strong scent or are highly allergenic into a szpital.
- Historically, the precursors to the modern szpital in Poland were often run by religious orders to provide both spiritual and physical care.
Examples in context
- On leży w szpitalu.He is in hospital.This sentence is useful for saying someone is located in the szpital.Tatoeba #364071 by zipangu, translation #378501 by Ricardo14
- On umarł w szpitalu.He passed away at the hospital.This sentence is useful for saying someone passed away at the szpital.Tatoeba #13370355 by cattoful, translation #8680280 by Amastan
- Idę dziś do szpitala.I'm going to the hospital today.This sentence is useful for expressing movement toward the szpital.Tatoeba #11260307 by Milenka, translation #13043918 by araneo
- Idę do szpitalu zobaczyć mojego kolegę.I'm going to the hospital to visit my friend.
- Mała Julka musiała trafić do małego szpitalika, ale na szczęście już wróciła do domu!Little Julka had to go to the little hospital, but luckily, she's back home now!
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Example conversation
Anna and Piotr are discussing a logistics issue.
- AnnaCzy ten nowy szpital jest duży?Is this new hospital large?
- PiotrTak, to bardzo nowoczesny szpital.Yes, it is a very modern hospital.
- AnnaPiotrze, musimy sprawdzić ten szpital.Piotr, we must check this hospital.
- PiotrDobrze, sprawdzę to jutro.Fine, I will check it tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hospital” translations and entries szpital, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries szpital, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
