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insurance

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/ɪnˈʃʊərəns/ · in-sur-ance

A contract in which an individual or entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company.

Meanings

nounformal

A contract in which an individual or entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company.

ایک معاہدہ جس میں ایک فرد یا ادارہ بیمہ کمپنی سے نقصانات کے خلاف مالی تحفظ یا معاوضہ حاصل کرتا ہے۔

بیمہ

bima

Synonyms

coverageprotectionassuranceساتھتحفظیقین دہانی

Antonyms

riskhazarddangerخطرہنقصانمناسبت

Common Collocations

  • health insurance
  • car insurance
  • life insurance

Example Sentences

I purchased health insurance to cover my medical expenses.

میں نے اپنے طبی خرچوں کے لیے صحت کا بیمہ خریدا۔

Main ne apne tibi kharchon ke liye sehat ka bima kharida.

The company offers various types of insurance to meet customer needs.

کمپنی مختلف قسم کے انشورنس فراہم کرتی ہے تاکہ صارفین کی ضروریات پوری ہو سکیں۔

Company mukhtalif qism ke insurance faraham karti hai taake sarifin ki zarooriyat poori ho saken.

Homeowners should consider getting insurance for their property.

گھر مالکان کو اپنی جائیداد کے لیے بیمہ لینے پر غور کرنا چاہیے۔

Ghar malikan ko apni jaidad ke liye bima lene par ghor karna chahiye.

Easily Confused With

assurance:Assurance specifically relates to life insurance and guarantees payment, while insurance can refer to a broader set of policies, including general insurance.

Word Family

insure
verbبیمہ کرنا
insurer
nounبیمہ دہندہ
insurable
adjectiveبیمہ کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of insurance as a safety net that catches you when risks arise.

Imagine a safety net under a tightrope walker.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خود پر انحصار کرنا بہتر ہے۔

Khud par inhisaas karna behtar hai.

It is better to rely on oneself.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "insurare" — to secure

First known use: 14th century

The term 'insurance' originated from the Latin word 'insurare', which means to secure or make safe. It evolved through Middle French before entering the English language around the late 14th century.