보험

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Understanding '보험' (Insurance)

'보험' refers to insurance or guarantee services that provide financial protection against risks such as accidents, illness, or property damage. It is commonly used in contexts like health insurance, car insurance, and life insurance.

Common Collocations

  • 자동차 보험 (car insurance): insurance specifically for vehicles.
  • 건강 보험 (health insurance): insurance covering medical expenses.
  • 보험 가입하다 (to sign up for insurance): the act of enrolling in an insurance plan.
  • 보험금 청구하다 (to claim insurance money): requesting payment from the insurance company.

Usage Notes

When Koreans mention '보험', they often imply a formal contract with an insurance company. It is important to distinguish '보험' from general guarantees or warranties, which might use different terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '보험' with '보증' (guarantee/warranty). '보험' involves paying premiums and receiving compensation under certain conditions, while '보증' is more about guaranteeing quality or performance without payment.

Use '보험' when talking about financial protection plans and contracts.

Example Sentences

자동차 보험에 가입했어요.

Jadongcha boheome gajiphaesseoyo.

I signed up for car insurance.

건강 보험이 있으면 병원비 걱정을 덜 수 있어요.

Geongang boheomi isseumyeon byeongwonbi geokjeongeul deol su isseoyo.

If you have health insurance, you can worry less about hospital bills.

보험금을 청구하려면 서류를 준비해야 합니다.

Boheomgeumeul cheongguharyeomyeon seoryureul junbihaeya hamnida.

To claim insurance money, you need to prepare documents.