Meaning

6 senses
  1. (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

  2. (uncountable, usually)The business of providing insurance.

    After five years in banking, I switched to insurance.

    written contract or certificate of insurance

  3. (figuratively, uncountable, usually)Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.

    The sky was clear, but I took my umbrella for insurance.

  4. (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.

  5. (countable, usually)An insurance policy.

    Versicherung

    страхова́ниеstraxovánije

    страхува́нняstraxuvánnja

  6. (countable, usually)A company providing insurance policies; an insurer.

Examples

372 sentences
  1. The damage was covered by insurance.

    Шкода була покрита страховкою.

    ruУщерб был покрыт страховкой.

    deDer Schaden war durch die Versicherung abgedeckt.

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  2. I work for an insurance company.

    Я працюю у страховій компанії.

    ruЯ работаю в страховой компании.

    deIch arbeite bei einem Versicherungsunternehmen.

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  3. What's the name of your insurance company?

    Як називається твоя страхова компанія?

    ruКак называется ваша страховая компания?

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  4. Let me see your health insurance certificate.

    Дозвольте подивитися вашу картку медичного страхування.

    ruПозвольте мне взглянуть на вашу медицинскую страховку.

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  5. Tom was working for an insurance company.

    Том працював у страховій компанії.

    ruТом работал в страховой компании.

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Translations

9 languages
Українська
By meaning 1
indemnity:
Русский
By meaning 2
indemnity:
business:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
indemnity:

Origin

From the older form ensurance, see also assurance.

From the older form ensurance, see also assurance.

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