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Der Krankenwagen
Literally 'sick-wagon', this refers to the vehicle that transports patients. It is a common compound word in everyday German.
Examples in context
Der Krankenwagen kommt in fünf Minuten.
The ambulance is coming in five minutes.
Wir müssen einen Krankenwagen rufen.
We must call an ambulance.
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