die PKV
Translation
private health insurance
Examples
Viele Selbstständige sind in der PKV versichert.
Many self-employed people are insured with private health insurance.
Der Beitrag für die PKV ist einkommensunabhängig.
The contribution for private health insurance is independent of income.
Grammar Patterns
to be in the PKV/to switch to the PKV Many high earners are in the PKV.
Similar Words
Antonym/Counterpart: GKV (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung).
Etymology
An acronym for 'Private Krankenversicherung' (Private Health Insurance).
Memory Tips
Remember the 'P' stands for 'Private', distinguishing it from the public system (GKV).