die Deckung
cover
A place or position that offers protection from attacks, gunfire, or being seen.
EXAMPLE
Als die Schüsse fielen, rannten alle sofort in Deckung.
When the shots were fired, everyone immediately ran for cover.
die Deckung
cover / coverage
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Meanings
die Deckung
coverage
The financial backing or security for a liability, e.g. the presence of sufficient funds for a check or cost coverage by an insurance company.
EXAMPLE
Bitte klären Sie mit Ihrer Versicherung die Deckung für diesen Schadensfall.
Please clarify the coverage for this claim with your insurance company.
die Deckung
marking / defense
In sports, the marking and defending against an opposing player or an opposing team.
EXAMPLE
Der Stürmer konnte sich aus der Deckung lösen und das Tor schießen.
The striker was able to break free from his marker and score the goal.
zur Deckung bringen
to reconcile
To ensure that two or more things agree or are compatible with each other.
EXAMPLE
Es war schwierig, die unterschiedlichen Interessen der Parteien zur Deckung zu bringen.
It was difficult to reconcile the different interests of the parties.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'Deckung' is derived from the verb 'decken', which means 'to cover' or 'to protect'. This connection helps you understand the basic idea of protecting or covering in many meanings.
EXAMPLE
Die Versicherung deckt die Kosten für die Reparatur.
The insurance covers the cost of the repair.
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning of 'Deckung' from the context. In connection with danger or attacks, it refers to protection. In finance, banking, or insurance, it means financial security or coverage. In a sports context, it refers to defense.
EXAMPLE
Der Polizist rief: „Alle in Deckung!“
The police officer shouted, 'Everyone take cover!'
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'Schutz' (protection), 'Deckung' is often used in fixed phrases with prepositions. Typical phrases are 'in Deckung gehen' (to take cover) and 'aus der Deckung kommen' (to come out of cover).
EXAMPLE
Als der Sturm begann, gingen die Wanderer schnell in Deckung.
When the storm began, the hikers quickly took cover.
Typical collocations
In a financial context, 'Deckung' often appears with words like 'Konto' (account), 'Scheck' (check), or 'Versicherung' (insurance). Common formulations are 'fehlende Deckung' (insufficient funds/coverage) or 'die Deckung der Kosten' (coverage of the costs).
EXAMPLE
Der Scheck konnte wegen fehlender Deckung nicht eingelöst werden.
The check could not be cashed because of insufficient funds.
Fixed expression
The expression 'etwas zur Deckung bringen' means that things are brought into agreement. The things that are meant to agree often appear in the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Der Mediator versucht, die Forderungen beider Seiten zur Deckung zu bringen.
The mediator is trying to reconcile the demands of both sides.
Compare with
Deckung vs Sicherheit
safety / certainty / security
A Sicherheit is a specific sum of money or valuable item deposited as a guarantee for a loan. Deckung refers more generally to sufficient financial backing for the liability. Sicherheit is therefore appropriate for the individual form of collateral, while Deckung refers to the funds available overall.
Deckung
Für die Deckung des Kredits muss insgesamt genügend Vermögen vorhanden sein.
There must be sufficient assets overall to cover the loan.
Sicherheit
Für den Kredit hinterlegt sie ihre wertvolle Uhr als Sicherheit.
She deposited her valuable watch as collateral for the loan.
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