Deckung/ˈdɛkʊŋ/cover; coverage; protection
Deckung is a German noun that means cover, coverage, or protection. It is pronounced /ˈdɛkʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Deckungen".
Definitions
1.something that offers physical protection or shelter(military/physical protection)
a.cover from danger, enemy, or the elements
Die Soldaten suchten hinter der Mauer Deckung.—The soldiers took cover behind the wall.
2.coverage (sum or extent insured against loss)(insurance/finance)
a.the scope of insurance or guarantee
Die Deckung der Versicherung reicht für alle Schäden aus.—The insurance coverage suffices for all damages.
3.the act of matching or covering (e.g., costs, needs)(correspondence/matching)
a.providing something to meet a need or expense
Die Deckung der Kosten ist noch nicht gesichert.—The covering of the costs is not yet secured.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Deckung | die Deckungen |
| Genitive | der Deckung | der Deckungen |
| Dative | der Deckung | den Deckungen |
| Accusative | die Deckung | die Deckungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Deckung" mean in English?
- "Deckung" means cover, coverage, or protection. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Deckung"?
- "Deckung" is pronounced /ˈdɛkʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Deckung" der, die, or das?
- "Deckung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Deckung"?
- The plural of "Deckung" is "Deckungen".
- What part of speech is "Deckung"?
- "Deckung" is a noun in German.
