der Notruf der NOOT-ruf
the emergency call (112)
In Germany (and across the EU) the emergency number is 112 — for ambulance (“Krankenwagen”) and fire brigade (“Feuerwehr”), free from any phone. 110 = the police. The operator often speaks English too.
die Notaufnahme di NOOT-auf-naa-me
the emergency room
“Die Notaufnahme” = the hospital's emergency department (look for the red “Notaufnahme” sign). For minor issues at night/on weekends there's also the on-call doctor service (“ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst”, phone 116117). For serious emergencies call an ambulance at 112.
die Schmerzen di ȘMER-țăn
the pain
The doctor asks “Wo tut es weh?” = where does it hurt? You answer “Hier tut es weh” (it hurts here) or “Mein Bauch / mein Kopf tut weh” (my stomach / my head hurts). “Bauchschmerzen” = stomach ache, “Kopfschmerzen” = headache.
die Allergie di a-ler-GHII
the allergy
A key question before treatment: “Haben Sie Allergien?” = do you have allergies? You say “eine Allergie gegen…” (allergic to…). “Ich nehme Medikamente” = I take medication; it helps to know their names or to show the box.
die Versichertenkarte di fer-ZIH-er-tăn-kar-te
the health insurance card
EU tourists use the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC / “die Europäische Krankenversicherungskarte”) — it's on the back of your home insurance card. You hand it in at reception (“die Anmeldung”). Without it you pay and claim it back at home.
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