siekehuis

Afrikaans

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsi.kəˌɦœi̯s/

Noun

siekehuis (plural siekehuise)

1. A hospital (medical care facility).

   Synonym: hospitaal