verzekering
insurance
Advanced Noun common
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Pronunciation
/vərˈzeːkərɪŋ/
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Cultural Note
De verzekering (common gender). Health insurance (zorgverzekering) is mandatory in the Netherlands. The basic package (basispakket) covers essential care. Each year in November-December, Dutch people compare and switch insurers during 'overstapseizoen.'
📝 Example Sentences
Iedereen in Nederland moet een zorgverzekering hebben.
Everyone in the Netherlands must have health insurance.
Mijn verzekering dekt de kosten.
My insurance covers the costs.