German word

Geldinstitut

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɛltɪnstiˌtuːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounfinancial institution

Example

Ich arbeite bei einem Geldinstitut.

I work at a financial institution.

Illustration for Geldinstitut (financial institution)

More examples

Er überweist das Geld auf sein Konto bei einem Geldinstitut.

He transfers the money to his account at a financial institution.

Core concept

A regulated financial hub connecting deposits, loans, and payments.

Common phrases

  • bei mehreren Geldinstituten Angebote vergleichen

    compare offers at several financial institutions

  • die Dienstleistungen eines Geldinstituts nutzen

    use the services of a financial institution

Similar words

Bank: An institution handling deposit accounts, loans, and everyday bank transfers.
Sparkasse: A public-oriented local financial institution focused on savings and small loans.
Volksbank: A member-owned cooperative bank serving local communities.

Definition in German

Geldinstitut ist eine Organisation, die Bankgeschäfte wie Einlagen, Kredite und Zahlungsverkehr anbietet.

Word origin

The compound Geldinstitut combines Geld, 'money', with Institut, a borrowing ultimately derived from Latin institutum.

Usage tips

  • Geldinstitut is neuter, so its definite article is das and its plural is Geldinstitute.

Other meanings

  • banknoun
  • credit institutionnoun

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