How do you use "go private" in a sentence?

The NHS waiting list was six months so we decided to go private. I went private for the knee operation - couldn't wait any longer. Going private for mental health was the best decision I made.

go private

Q: What does "go private" mean?

use private healthcare instead of NHS Choosing to pay for private medical treatment rather than using the free National Health Service. Often done for faster treatment or specialist care.

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Significado: use private healthcare instead of NHS

选择私立医疗而非NHS

usar sanidad privada en vez del NHS

NHSではなく民間医療を使う

NHS 대신 민간 의료를 이용하다

Choosing to pay for private medical treatment rather than using the free National Health Service. Often done for faster treatment or specialist care.

选择付费的私立医疗，而不使用免费的国民医疗服务（NHS）。通常是为了更快地接受治疗或获得专科护理。

Elegir pagar por tratamiento médico privado en lugar de usar el Servicio Nacional de Salud (NHS) gratuito. Se hace a menudo para obtener un tratamiento más rápido o atención especializada.

無料の国民保健サービス（NHS）ではなく、有料の民間医療を選ぶこと。より早い治療や専門的なケアのために行われることが多い。

무료 국민건강서비스(NHS)를 이용하는 대신 민간 의료 치료에 비용을 지불하는 것을 선택하는 것. 보통 더 빠른 치료나 전문 진료를 위해 한다.

Ejemplos

The NHS waiting list was six months so we decided to go private.
NHS等候名单要六个月，所以我们决定走私立。
La lista de espera del NHS era de seis meses, así que decidimos ir por la privada.
NHSの待機リストが6か月だったので、民間に行くことにした。
NHS 대기 명단이 6개월이라 민간 병원에 가기로 했다.
I went private for the knee operation - couldn't wait any longer.
膝盖手术我选了私立，实在等不了了。
Fui a la privada para la operación de rodilla, no podía esperar más.
膝の手術は民間で受けた。もう待てなかった。
무릎 수술은 민간 병원에서 받았다 — 더 이상 기다릴 수 없었다.
Going private for mental health was the best decision I made.
心理健康方面选择私立是我做过最好的决定。
Ir a la privada para salud mental fue la mejor decisión que tomé.
メンタルヘルスで民間を選んだのは最良の決断だった。
정신건강 치료를 민간에서 받은 것이 최고의 결정이었다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: medical, casual, decisions

Tono: matter-of-fact

✓ Correcto

Discuss healthcare choices
讨论医疗选择
hablar de opciones sanitarias
医療の選択について話す
의료 선택에 대해 논의할 때

✗ Incorrecto

In countries without public healthcare
在没有公共医疗的国家不适用
No se usa en países sin sanidad pública
公的医療のない国では使わない
공공 의료가 없는 나라에서

Origen e historia

British expression arising from the two-tier healthcare system. The NHS provides free care but private healthcare offers speed and choice.

Contexto cultural

Era: modern

Generation: all ages

Social background: middle to upper - implies financial means

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