siekehuis

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Etymology

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From Dutch ziekenhuis, from Middle Dutch siechuus. Equivalent to sieke (“sick person, patient”) +‎ huis (“house, building, institution”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsi.kəˌɦœi̯s/

Noun

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siekehuis (plural siekehuise)

  1. A hospital (medical care facility).
    Synonym: hospitaal
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