From root: ospital
Usage Note
Pagpapaospital refers to the process or act of admitting someone to a hospital for medical treatment. It is often discussed in the context of medical expenses.
Examples
" Kailangan niya ng pagpapaospital. "
Natural Translation
He needs hospitalization.
Literal Translation
Needs he of hospitalization.
" Mahal ang pagpapaospital ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Hospitalization is expensive now.
Literal Translation
Expensive the hospitalization now.
" Dahil sa biglaang pagpapaospital ng kaniyang ama, naubos ang kanilang ipon at kinailangan nilang mangutang sa mga kamag-anak. "
Natural Translation
Because of his father's sudden hospitalization, their savings ran out and they had to borrow from relatives.
Literal Translation
Because of sudden hospitalization of his father, depleted the their savings and needed they to-borrow from relatives.
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