German word

Sparkasse

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpaːɐ̯ˌkasə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsavings bank

Example

Ich gehe zur Sparkasse.

I'm going to the savings bank.

Illustration for Sparkasse (savings bank)

More examples

Er hat sein erstes Konto bei der Sparkasse eröffnet.

He opened his first account at the savings bank.

Core concept

A town's everyday money hub built around putting savings into a secure account.

Common phrases

  • Geld bei der Sparkasse abheben

    withdraw money at the savings bank

  • Beratung bei der Sparkasse erhalten

    receive advice at the savings bank

  • ein Formular bei der Sparkasse ausfüllen

    fill out a form at the savings bank

Similar words

Bank: An institution providing financial services such as deposits and loans.
Konto: A personal or business account for deposits, payments, and transfers.
Filiale: A local office or branch where a bank or company conducts business.
Raiffeisenbank: A member-owned cooperative bank serving rural areas and local communities.

Definition in German

Sparkasse ist eine Bank, die in einer Stadt oder Region vor allem Spareinlagen annimmt und alltägliche Bankdienste für Privatkunden anbietet.

Word origin

The compound Sparkasse joins Spar-, from sparen, 'to save', with Kasse, a term for a cash desk or fund.

Usage tips

  • Zur Sparkasse means 'to the savings bank' because zur contracts zu der and requires the dative case.

Related words

  • Sparkassenkartesavings bank cardnoun
  • Sparkassenkontosavings bank accountnoun

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