German Conversation · Level 42
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German word
Weltbank
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvɛltˌbaŋk/
Meaning
- feminine nounWorld Bank
Example
Die Weltbanken finanzieren viele Projekte in Entwicklungsländern.
The World Bank finances many projects in developing countries.
More examples
Die Regierung führt Verhandlungen mit der Weltbank über ein neues Infrastrukturprogramm.
The government is holding negotiations with the World Bank about a new infrastructure program.
Core concept
A global development lender linked with governments and large public projects.
Common phrases
Verhandlungen mit der Weltbank
negotiations with the World Bank
ein Darlehen der Weltbank
a loan from the World Bank
Similar words
Internationaler Währungsfonds: An international institution aiding countries with balance-of-payments problems and economic policy.
Weltbankengruppe: A network of international institutions providing development finance and expert support.
Entwicklungsbank: A public financial institution offering long-term loans for regional or national development.
Definition in German
Die Weltbank bezeichnet eine internationale Finanzinstitution, die Staaten und staatlich geführte Projekte mit Krediten und technischer Hilfe unterstützt.
Word origin
Weltbank is a German compound of Welt, meaning "world," and Bank, meaning "bank," formed as the translation of English "World Bank."
Usage tips
- Weltbank is feminine, so standard forms include die Weltbank, der Weltbank, and plural die Weltbanken.
Opposites
- Privatbankprivate banknoun
Related words
- WeltbankfinanzierungWorld Bank financingnoun
- WeltbankmitgliedWorld Bank membernoun