보험
An arrangement by which a company gives you a guarantee of compensation for loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a premium.
Examples
3 of 5보험금을 청구하려면 진단서가 필요합니다.
To claim insurance money, a medical certificate is required.
너 자동차 보험 갱신했어?
Did you renew your car insurance?
건강 보험 혜택이 확대되고 있다.
Health insurance benefits are expanding.
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bo-heom... sounds like 'Bo' (Protect) + 'Home'. Protect your home/life.
Quick Quiz
만약을 대비해서 실손 ___에 가입했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보험
Examples
보험금을 청구하려면 진단서가 필요합니다.
formalTo claim insurance money, a medical certificate is required.
너 자동차 보험 갱신했어?
informalDid you renew your car insurance?
건강 보험 혜택이 확대되고 있다.
academicHealth insurance benefits are expanding.
보험 약관을 꼼꼼히 읽어보세요.
businessPlease read the insurance terms and conditions carefully.
사고를 대비해서 보험이 꼭 필요해요.
everydayInsurance is definitely necessary in case of an accident.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
보험 회사
insurance company
보험 혜택
insurance benefits
보험 사기
insurance fraud
Often Confused With
Bo-jeung is a guarantee or warranty on a product; bo-heom is financial protection against risk.
Usage Notes
Commonly appears in IELTS General reading passages about travel or workplace benefits.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse '보험료' (the monthly premium you pay) with '보험금' (the payout you get after an accident).
Memory Tip
Bo-heom... sounds like 'Bo' (Protect) + 'Home'. Protect your home/life.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 保險 (protect + danger).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
National Health Insurance is mandatory for all residents in South Korea.
Quick Quiz
만약을 대비해서 실손 ___에 가입했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보험
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