In hospital, in school, in (or at) university are the usual formats in British English. To a British speaker “in the hospital” means in a specific or particular hospital because of the use of the definite article. The expression “in the hospital” to British ears looks back to a previous mention of a specific hospital.
Why do Brits say go to hospital instead of go to the hospital?
What that particular usage means is that in that dialect the word hospital can be used to refer to something intangible and/or unquantifiable, so the state of being in a hospital or the concept of medical care.
Why in hospital vs in the hospital?
The British and Canadians say “in hospital”. The Americans say “in the hospital”. If a person is only visiting the hospital or is there on an outpatient basis, Americans say he is “at the hospital”. “In hospital” is used in British English and “in the hospital” – in American English.
Do we say at the hospital or in the hospital?
In the United States, we usually say in the hospital and at the hospital. A person is at the hospital when he is physically on the premises of the hospital. A person who is in the hospital is a patient at that facility.
Do Canadians say in hospital or in the hospital?
It at least confirms that in hospital is not unknown in present-day Canadian fiction, journalism, and academia: being in hospital, staying in hospital, people in hospital, and so forth all have results, whereas none are found in COCA except when quoting British people.
Why do the British say our before a name?
This usage is/was common in parts of England, mainly northern England as far as I’m aware. The “our” is effectively referring to ‘our family’. In the examples given from Keeping Up Appearences, the words are usually being spoken by Rose’s mother or father, and hence “our Rose” would refer to their (joint) daughter.
Why do the British call a doctor’s office a surgery?
1 Answer. Show activity on this post. The term surgery has been adopted outside clinical contexts by analogy in meaning: (Britain) Any arrangement where people arrive and wait for an interview with certain people, similar to a doctor’s surgery.
Is in hospital proper English?
In answer to your questions, Yes, it is correct British-English usage to say “in hospital” and correct American-English usage to say “in the hospital”.
What does in hospital mean?
In-hospital definition
(US) Occurring in or while in a hospital or hospitals. He could not see her in hospital. prepositional phrase.
What is the difference between the hospital and hospital?
It has context. “In hospital” means you are being treated. “In the hospital” means a specific hospital.
How do you say I’m in hospital?
E.g. “Where are you?” ” I’m in hospital‘ (I’m sick/injured and in a hospital bed) compared to “I’m at the hospital” (I’m visiting someone or being seen by the doctor). In the UK, we also tend to say “in hospital” or “at the hospital”.
Is it a hotel or an hotel?
“A hotel” is correct because the “h” in “hotel” is not silent. You need to pronounce the “h” in “hotel” so we use the article “a”. You usually book a hotel before you travel to a destination.
Can you say admitted to hospital?
The correct phrase is”to be admitted to hospital”. You can also use the preposition to with the verb in its active form “to admit” as in “He admitted to the crime“.
Why do they say me instead of my?
Saying ‘me’ instead of ‘my’ is a very common speech habit along with several others of a similar sort but it does generally indicate a lack of academic education.
What article is before hospital?
Since the word hospital starts from the sound of ‘h’, the article a would be used here.
Why do British people say bloody?
Don’t worry, it’s not a violent word… it has nothing to do with “blood”.”Bloody” is a common word to give more emphasis to the sentence, mostly used as an exclamation of surprise. Something may be “bloody marvellous” or “bloody awful“. Having said that, British people do sometimes use it when expressing anger…
Do British say mate?
So, ‘mate’ is British slang for a friend. But, like a lot of British slang, mate is a word that is used as much sarcastically as it is sincerely. You’re just as likely to call someone ‘mate’ when they’re your friend as when they’re annoying you.
How do British people say no?
“Not on your nellie!” / “Not on your life!” You might already know “Not on your life!” but “Not on your nellie!” (which means the same thing) is typically British English slang.
What are female surgeons called in the UK?
Why are surgeons in the UK called Mr/Miss/Ms/Mrs, rather than Dr? In most other parts of the world all medical practitioners, physicians and surgeons alike, are referred to as Dr while in the UK surgeons are usually referred to as Mr/Miss/Ms/Mrs.
Why are surgeons called Mr not Dr?
The use of the title dates back to the Middle Ages when surgeons served an apprenticeship, like other tradesmen, while physicians required a university degree in medicine before they could enter practice.
What do the British call the emergency room?
Accident and Emergency (A&E)
In the UK, a hospital’s emergency room (ER) is called Accident and Emergency (A&E). If you have a medical emergency requiring A&E treatment and you can get to hospital without an ambulance, you should do so.
