German word

Deckung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɛkʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncover

Example

Solche Planen sind gute Deckungen gegen Regen.

Such tarps provide good cover from the rain.

Illustration for Deckung (cover)

More examples

Die Agenten arbeiteten unter Deckung, um Informationen zu sammeln.

The agents worked under cover to gather information.

Core concept

Something placed between a person or object and a threat blocks sight or impact, creating protective cover.

Common phrases

  • Deckung ausschließen

    exclude from coverage

  • unter Deckung arbeiten

    work under cover

  • eine Deckung beantragen

    apply for coverage

Similar words

Schutz: Measures or support that keep someone or something safe from harm.
Versteck: A concealed place or method for avoiding discovery.
Unterstand: A simple roof or sheltered space for temporary refuge from bad weather.
Abdeckung: A layer or cover placed over an object to protect it.

Definition in German

Ein Schutz oder Versteck, das etwas verdeckt, damit es nicht sichtbar oder angreifbar ist.

Word origin

The noun Deckung comes from German decken, 'to cover', plus -ung, which forms nouns for actions or their results.

Usage tips

  • Deckung geben means 'to provide cover' and can also mean giving someone backing, so context determines whether the support is physical or figurative.

Other meanings

  • coveragenoun
  • concealmentnoun
  • backingnoun

Opposites

  • Offenlegungdisclosurenoun
  • Aufdeckungexposurenoun

Related words

  • Deckungsbeitragcoverage contributionnoun
  • Deckungsnachweisproof of coveragenoun
  • Deckungslückecoverage gapnoun

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