der Krankenwagen
ambulance (masculine: der)
How do you say “ambulance (masculine: der)” in German? It’s der Krankenwagen. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
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Pluraldie Krankenwagen
Pronunciationdehr KRAN-ken-vah-gen
Example
Der Krankenwagen kommt schnell.
The ambulance comes quickly.
Memory tip
krank (sick) + Wagen (car) = ambulance.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Krankenwagen» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Krankenwagen» is der.
What is the plural of «Krankenwagen»?
The plural is die Krankenwagen.
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