German word

Krankenversicherung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁaŋkn̩fɛɐ̯ˌzɪçəʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhealth insurance

Example

Ich habe keine Krankenversicherung.

I don't have health insurance.

Illustration for Krankenversicherung (health insurance)

More examples

Seit dem Jobwechsel bin ich in der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung.

Since changing jobs, I have been covered by statutory health insurance.

Core concept

A coverage arrangement standing between a sick person and bills from doctors, medicines, or hospitals.

Common phrases

  • gesetzliche Krankenversicherung

    statutory health insurance

  • private Krankenversicherung

    private health insurance

  • bei der Krankenversicherung anmelden

    register for health insurance

Similar words

Krankenkasse: An insurer or fund that pays members' medical costs.
Versicherung: A contract or system that covers losses or medical expenses.
Versichertenkarte: A card showing insurance details at a medical facility.
Beitrag: A regular payment required to maintain insurance coverage.

Definition in German

Versicherung, die im Krankheitsfall Kosten für ärztliche Leistungen, Medikamente und Krankenhausaufenthalte übernimmt.

Word origin

German forms this noun from Kranken- and Versicherung, with Kranken- specifying that the insurance concerns illness and medical care.

Usage tips

  • Krankenkasse or die Kasse often names the health insurer or fund in everyday German, while Krankenversicherung names the insurance itself.

Opposites

  • Versicherungslosigkeitlack of insurancenoun

Related words

  • Krankenversicherungsbeitraghealth insurance contributionnoun
  • Krankenversicherungspflichthealth insurance obligationnoun
  • krankenversicherthealth-insuredadjective

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