English–German

“bank” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/baŋk/

Example

Ich bin gestern zur Bank gegangen.

I went to the bank yesterday.

Illustration for Bank (bank)

How to say “bank” in German

“Bank” in German is Bank.

One compact word connects a money-service place with a long seat, so context supplies the distinction.

Full entry for Bank: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Bank

Sie hat Geld von der Bank abgehoben.

She withdrew money from the bank.

Tips for using Bank

  • Compounds such as Bankkonto and Bankfiliale are financial, whereas Parkbank refers to a bench.

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