die Krankenkasse
Translation
health insurance company, health fund
Examples
Jeder ist bei einer Krankenkasse versichert.
Everyone is insured with a health insurance company.
Die Krankenkasse bezahlt die Arztkosten.
The health insurance company pays the doctor's bills.
Grammar Patterns
to be insured with ((sth.)) bei ((et3)) versichert sein Everyone is insured with a health insurance company.
Similar Words
Krankenversicherung (health insurance policy)
Etymology
Composed of 'krank' (sick) and 'Kasse' (cash box, fund). Literally a 'sickness fund'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'cash box' or 'fund' you pay into for when you get 'sick' (krank).