die Krankenversicherung
Translation
health insurance
Examples
Jeder in Deutschland braucht eine Krankenversicherung.
Everyone in Germany needs health insurance.
Meine Krankenversicherung übernimmt die Kosten.
My health insurance covers the costs.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((health insurance)) eine Krankenversicherung haben She has private health insurance.
to take out ((health insurance)) eine Krankenversicherung abschließen You have to take out health insurance.
Similar Words
Sozialversicherung (social insurance)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kranken' (of the sick) + 'Versicherung' (insurance). Literally 'insurance for the sick'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Kranken' (sick people) + 'Versicherung' (insurance). It's the insurance you need when you are sick.