German word

Pflegeversicherung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpfleːgəfɛɐ̯ˌzɪçɐʊ̯ŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlong-term care insurance

Example

Ich bin mit der Pflegeversicherung zufrieden.

I am satisfied with long-term care insurance.

Illustration for Pflegeversicherung (long-term care insurance)

More examples

Viele ältere Menschen sind auf die Pflegeversicherung angewiesen.

Many older people rely on long-term care insurance.

Core concept

A public insurance fund that shares the cost of sustained help with everyday care.

Common phrases

  • Beiträge in die Pflegeversicherung

    contributions to long-term care insurance

  • Mitgliedschaft in der Pflegeversicherung

    membership in long-term care insurance

  • Leistungen aus der Pflegeversicherung

    benefits from long-term care insurance

Similar words

Pflegekasse: An institution that administers and pays out long-term care benefits.
Pflegegrad: A graded measure of how much care a person needs.
Pflegegeld: A cash benefit paid to a person needing care or their family.
Pflegeleistungen: Practical care services provided at home or in a care facility.

Definition in German

Gesetzliche Versicherung zur Finanzierung von Pflegeleistungen für Pflegebedürftige.

Word origin

Pflegeversicherung is a compound of Pflege, care, and Versicherung, insurance, with Versicherung formed from versichern, to insure.

Usage tips

  • Pflegeversicherung usually refers to Germany's statutory care-insurance system, while Krankenversicherung mainly covers healthcare costs; the terms are not interchangeable.

Opposites

  • Eigenfinanzierungself-financingnoun

Related words

  • Pflegeversicherungsträgerlong-term care insurance providernoun
  • Pflegeversicherungsrechtlong-term care insurance lawnoun

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