Deckung

dieNoun

cover; protection; shelter; funds (financial)

English translations

  1. 01

    cover

  2. 02

    protection

  3. 03

    concealment

Word details

German meaning
Schutz vor Angriffen, Gefahren oder Einblicken.
English meaning
cover, shelter, protection
Synonym
Schutz, Sicherheit
German example
Die Soldaten suchten Deckung hinter den Mauern.
English example
The soldiers sought cover behind the walls.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Deckung
Plural Form
die Deckungen

Example sentences with “Deckung”

  1. Das Konto hat keine ausreichende Deckung. (The account does not have sufficient funds.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Deckung always used for physical cover?

No, it is a feminine noun (die) used both for physical shelter (in der Deckung bleiben) and financial context (Konto-Deckung). The plural is 'die Deckungen'.