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A2#1,729Hear it
verbdated
to insureto provide for compensation if some specified risk occurs
to reassure, assure
[with dative ‘someone’ and accusative ‘about something’]
[with genitive ‘about something’ or dass (+ clause) ‘that ...’]
[with accusative ‘someone’, along with genitive ‘about something’ or dass (+ clause) ‘that ...’]
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- Das Bild war hoch versichert, und das Museum hat Schulden.The painting was insured for a lot, and the museum has debts.A2Das gestohlene Bild — The stolen painting (A2)
- Wir versichern das Haus gegen Feuer; wenden Sie sich bitte an Frau Klein.We insure the house against fire; please contact Ms Klein.A2Noch einmal, bitte (2) — Once more, please (2) (A2)
- Unsere Katze ist nirgendwo zu finden, und ich versichere dir, dass die Tür zu war.Our cat is nowhere to be found, and I assure you the door was shut.A2Noch einmal, bitte (3) — Once more, please (3) (A2)
- Der Chef versichert, die Produktion bleibe vorerst in München, künftig vielleicht nicht mehr.The boss assures everyone that production will stay in Munich for the time being, but perhaps not in future.B2Noch einmal, bitte (19) — Once more, please (19) (B2)
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