German word

Zentralbank

Pronunciation

IPA/tsɛnˈtʁaːlˌbaŋk/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncentral bank

Example

Die Zentralbank kontrolliert die Inflation.

The central bank controls inflation.

Illustration for Zentralbank (central bank)

More examples

Die Zentralbank kündigte an, Staatsanleihen zu kaufen.

The central bank announced that it would purchase government bonds.

Core concept

A monetary control center that guides the money system of a country or currency area.

Common phrases

  • Zentralbank bestimmt die Geldpolitik

    Central bank sets monetary policy

  • Zentralbank gewährleistet Preisstabilität

    Central bank ensures price stability

  • Zentralbank kündigt Leitzinsentscheidungen an

    Central bank announces decisions on key interest rates

Similar words

Notenbank: A central institution that issues currency and guides interest rates and monetary policy.
EZB: The central bank responsible for monetary policy and price stability across the euro area.
Bundesbank: Germany's central bank, supporting monetary policy and the stability of the financial system.
Nationalbank: A national central bank responsible for managing currency and promoting financial stability.

Definition in German

Eine staatliche oder unabhängige Bank, die die Geldpolitik eines Landes oder Währungsraums bestimmt, die Geldmenge steuert und Preisstabilität anstrebt.

Word origin

Zentralbank combines German Zentral, from Latin centralis, with Bank, borrowed through Italian banca from a Germanic source.

Usage tips

  • Zentralbank is feminine, with the plural form Zentralbanken and the article die in the nominative singular.

Opposites

  • Geschäftsbankcommercial banknoun

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