noun
health insurance, sickness fund
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Krankenkasse (die) means 'health insurance' or 'sickness fund'. It refers to the insurer/organization rather than just coverage. Plural is 'Krankenkassen'. Often used with dative 'bei der Krankenkasse' (registered with an insurer) and in contexts like 'Beiträge zur Krankenkasse'. Feminine compound noun, regular declension.
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Der Patient rief die Krankenkasse an, weil er die Kosten klären wollte.
The patient called the health insurance company because he wanted to clarify the costs.
Er hat sich bei einer großen Krankenkasse versichert.
He insured himself with a large sickness fund.
Meine Krankenkasse übernimmt die Kosten für die Behandlung.
My health insurance covers the costs of the treatment.
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Imagine a hospital desk labeled 'Krankenkasse' where people pay bills
Krank = sick, Kasse = cash/register — think 'sick-money' fund
die — picture a friendly female clerk at the health fund office
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In Germany 'Krankenkasse' often refers to statutory health insurance providers; many residents are member of a specific Krankenkasse.