De verzekering
Example: De verzekering dekt schade aan mijn auto na een ongeluk.
Definition
"De verzekering" refers to a contract or arrangement in which a company provides financial protection or compensation against potential future losses or damages, such as covering costs after an accident, like damage to a car.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de verzekering" comes from the verb 'verzekeren,' meaning to insure or guarantee. It traces back to the Latin 'securus,' meaning safe or secure. Did you know? The concept of insurance dates back to ancient times, but the term "verzekering" specifically evolved in Dutch to describe modern financial protection agreements.
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"De verzekering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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