Die Krankenversicherung
Example: Die Krankenversicherung deckt die Kosten für Arztbesuche ab.
Definition
"Die Krankenversicherung" refers to health insurance that covers medical expenses such as doctor visits, treatments, and hospital stays. It is a system designed to protect individuals from high healthcare costs by providing financial support for necessary medical care.
Etymology
The term "die Krankenversicherung" comes from German, combining "krank" meaning sick or ill, and "Versicherung" meaning insurance. It literally translates to 'sickness insurance,' reflecting its purpose to insure against the financial risks of illness. Did you know that this concept developed alongside social welfare systems in the 19th century?
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"Die Krankenversicherung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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