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2007-06-11 06:23:20 · 10 answers · asked by Mario 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Depends. The first on is American English while the latter is British english. Use the first one which is commonly accepted and the second one (optionally) when you speak to a Brit.
2007-06-11 06:27:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
It's country-based and contexually based. I would say 'he is in the hospital' means he is there for a short time, i.e. visiting someone or going for a check-up. 'He is in hospital' means he is there for an operation for a longer stay. I am English however, to an American they may have different connotations.
2007-06-11 13:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first one is correct for american english but it depends in the way that u want to say it. also it depends in the way because the first one is specific and the second one isn't specific could be whatever hospital
2007-06-11 13:32:06 · answer #3 · answered by ♡¢υρρу¢αкєѕ♡ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Brit. English - "He is in hospital" unless you are referring to a specific hospital that is close to where you and your interlocutor live, in which case you may add "the" because both of you will understand that it's the hospital close to where you live.
2007-06-11 13:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by JJ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He is in the hospital
2007-06-11 13:31:11 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Ferdie ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He is in the hospital
2007-06-11 13:30:25 · answer #6 · answered by mynumberis15 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tanya is correct, it is a regional difference. It depends on the country.
2007-06-11 13:30:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's proper english to say it the first way.
2007-06-11 13:26:03 · answer #8 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
He is in the hospital.
He is in a hospital.
He is hospitalized.
2007-06-11 13:31:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
"he is in hospital"?
2007-06-11 13:30:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋