insurance
A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain eventA means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
» The damage was covered by insurance.
Der Schaden war durch die Versicherung abgedeckt.
Ущерб был покрыт страховкой.
Шкода була покрита страховкою.
Meaning
6 senses(uncountable, usually)A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance.
Versicherung
страхо́вкаstraxóvka
страхува́нняstraxuvánnja, страхо́вкаstraxóvka
protection against future loss
(uncountable, usually)The business of providing insurance.
After five years in banking, I switched to insurance.
written contract or certificate of insurance
(figuratively, uncountable, usually)Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.
The sky was clear, but I took my umbrella for insurance.
(uncountable, usually)A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.
I only take insurance if the count is right.
(countable, usually)An insurance policy.
Versicherung
страхова́ниеstraxovánije
страхува́нняstraxuvánnja
(countable, usually)A company providing insurance policies; an insurer.
Examples
372 sentencesThe damage was covered by insurance.
Шкода була покрита страховкою.
ruУщерб был покрыт страховкой.
deDer Schaden war durch die Versicherung abgedeckt.
I work for an insurance company.
Я працюю у страховій компанії.
ruЯ работаю в страховой компании.
deIch arbeite bei einem Versicherungsunternehmen.
What's the name of your insurance company?
Як називається твоя страхова компанія?
ruКак называется ваша страховая компания?
Let me see your health insurance certificate.
Дозвольте подивитися вашу картку медичного страхування.
ruПозвольте мне взглянуть на вашу медицинскую страховку.
Tom was working for an insurance company.
Том працював у страховій компанії.
ruТом работал в страховой компании.
Translations
9 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
By meaning 1
Origin
From the older form ensurance, see also assurance.From the older form ensurance, see also assurance.
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Forms
plural: insurancesSynonyms
3 synonyms- protection against future loss:indemnity
- written contract or certificate of insurance:policyinsurance policy
Word family
59 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
Collocations
9 patterns- health insurance
- have health insurance
- an insurance company
- insurance company
- an an insurance
- have flood insurance
- life insurance
- flood insurance
- didn't have insurance