die Deckung
Translation
cover, coverage, backing, security
Examples
Er suchte Deckung hinter dem Baum.
He sought cover behind the tree.
Die Versicherung bietet volle Deckung.
The insurance offers full coverage.
Für das Projekt fehlt die finanzielle Deckung.
The project lacks financial backing.
Grammar Patterns
to seek cover Deckung suchen The soldier sought cover.
to take cover in Deckung gehen Everyone took cover at the sound.
to give ((sb.)) cover ((j-m)) Deckung geben Give me cover while I reload.
Similar Words
der Schutz (protection), die Sicherheit (security), die Absicherung (safeguard)
Etymology
From the verb 'decken' (to cover). The suffix '-ung' forms a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'deck' of a ship covering the hull, or a blanket ('Decke') providing cover.