De zorgverzekering
Example: Een goede zorgverzekering dekt de kosten van ziekenhuisbezoek.
Definition
"De zorgverzekering" refers to health insurance in the Netherlands, providing financial coverage for medical expenses such as hospital visits, treatments, and medications. It ensures that individuals can access necessary healthcare services without bearing the full cost themselves.
Etymology
The term "de zorgverzekering" combines the Dutch words 'zorg,' meaning care or healthcare, and 'verzekering,' meaning insurance. Together, it literally means 'care insurance,' reflecting its purpose to cover medical care costs. Did you know? The concept of health insurance in the Netherlands is mandatory, emphasizing collective responsibility for healthcare.
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"De zorgverzekering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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