Finnish Word of the Day
sairaala
/SAI-rah-lah/ • noun — 14th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: hospital; a medical facility where patients receive treatment and care
Examples
- Hänet vietiin sairaalaan onnettomuuden jälkeen.
(He/She was taken to the hospital after the accident.) - Sairaalassa on monta osastoa, kuten leikkausosasto ja synnytysosasto.
(The hospital has many departments, such as the surgery ward and the maternity ward.) - Soitin ensin terveysasemalle, mutta lääkäri lähetti minut sairaalaan.
(I called the health center first, but the doctor sent me to the hospital.)
Synonyms
- klinikka
- terveysasema
Use 'sairaala' when referring to a full-scale hospital. 'Klinikka' often means a smaller private clinic or specialized unit, and 'terveysasema' refers to a local health center/primary care clinic. 'Sairaala' is used in emergencies, formal contexts, and when speaking about inpatient care.
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