Why do Europeans say hospital and not the hospital?


Why do Europeans say hospital and not the hospital? It means any hospital. It means being taken “for treatment. Being “taken to THE hospital means being taken for treatment at a specific hospital, previously mentioned. Hence the use of the definite article, “the.


What not to say in the UK?

10 Things You Should Never Say To a British Person
  • “I can do the best British accent.” ...
  • “Oh, you're from London!” ...
  • “Oh, you're from Europe!” ...
  • “Cheers, mate!” ...
  • “My great-grandmother was British!” ...
  • “Ohmaigaaad I could listen to you talk all day.” ...
  • “Do you live in a castle?” ...
  • “You drink in Britain?