German · Body & Health
"Health insurance" in German: Krankenversicherung
die Krankenversicherung
Health insurance in German is die Krankenversicherung. Say Meine Krankenversicherung or Hast du eine Krankenversicherung?. Keep the full noun.
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How to pronounce Krankenversicherung
Say it
KRANK-en-fer-zi-kher-oong
/ˈkʁaŋkn̩fɛɐ̯ˌzɪçəʁʊŋ/
KRANK-en-fer-zi-kher-oong. Stress on Krank. Soft -ung.
"Health insurance" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Krankenversicherung | health insurance Full official noun. | Full official noun. |
| Krankenversicherungskarte | health insurance card Doctor visits. | Doctor visits. |
| gesetzliche Krankenversicherung | statutory health insurance Public system. | Public system. |
| private Krankenversicherung | private health insurance Private plans. | Private plans. |
How to use Krankenversicherung in real life
- 1Doctor reception
Haben Sie Ihre Krankenversicherung dabei?
Do you have your health insurance with you?
Ihre Krankenversicherung.
- 2Moving abroad chat
Ohne Krankenversicherung wird der Besuch teuer.
Without health insurance the visit gets expensive.
Ohne Krankenversicherung.
- 3Forms
Trage bitte deine Krankenversicherung in das Feld ein.
Please enter your health insurance in the field.
Deine Krankenversicherung.
Mistakes English speakers make with Krankenversicherung
Incorrect: die Health Insurance
Correct: die Krankenversicherung
Use the full German noun.
Incorrect: der Krankenversicherung
Correct: die Krankenversicherung
Feminine: die Krankenversicherung.
Good to know
Almost everyone needs Krankenversicherung in Germany. Bring the card (Versichertenkarte) to appointments; EU visitors may use EHIC paperwork.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a clinic appointment
ChatPal
Liegt deine Krankenversicherung in der Tasche?
Is your health insurance in your bag?
You
Ja, die Krankenversicherungskarte ist drin.
Yes, the health insurance card is in there.
ChatPal
Gut. Ohne Krankenversicherung fragen sie ewig.
Good. Without health insurance they ask forever.
You
Stimmt. Die Krankenversicherung spare ich vorne auf.
True. I'll keep the health insurance up front.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Health insurance" in German
How do you say health insurance?
Die Krankenversicherung.
Gender?
Feminine: die Krankenversicherung.
Insurance card?
Die Krankenversicherungskarte / Versichertenkarte.
Public vs private?
Gesetzliche vs private Krankenversicherung.
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