die Versicherung
Translation
insurance, insurance policy, assurance
Examples
Ich habe eine neue Versicherung abgeschlossen.
I took out a new insurance policy.
Die Versicherung deckt den Schaden nicht.
The insurance does not cover the damage.
Er gab mir die Versicherung, dass alles gut wird.
He gave me the assurance that everything will be fine.
Grammar Patterns
eine Versicherung ((against sth.)) insurance against (sth.) Insurance against theft is useful.
eine Versicherung ((ab|schließen)) to take out insurance He took out a life insurance policy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Police (policy), Assekuranz (insurance); Zusicherung (assurance)
Etymology
From the verb 'versichern' (to insure/assure) + the noun suffix '-ung'. The act or result of insuring or assuring.
Memory Tips
Connects to 'sicher' (safe). Insurance is meant to make you feel 'sicher'. The '-ung' ending typically forms a feminine noun.