De verzekering
Example: Ik heb de verzekering voor mijn auto onlangs vernieuwd.
Definition
"De verzekering" refers to a contract or arrangement in which an individual or entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company, typically in exchange for regular payments called premiums.
Etymology
The word "de verzekering" comes from the Dutch verb 'verzekeren,' meaning 'to insure' or 'to secure.' It is derived from Middle Dutch, combining 'ver-' (a prefix indicating completeness) and 'zekeren' (to secure). Did you know that the concept of insurance has been around for centuries, evolving from early practices of risk-sharing among merchants?
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"De verzekering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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