NOUN

Bank/baŋk/bank (financial institution); bench

Bank is a German noun that means bank (financial institution) or bench. It is pronounced /baŋk/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Bänke".

Definitions

1.financial institution where money is kept, managed, or lent(finance)

a.company providing financial services to customers

Ich habe mein Geld auf der Bank eingezahlt.I deposited my money at the bank.

2.bench or long seat for sitting(furniture/outdoor)

a.seat, usually with a backrest, for several people

Die Kinder sitzen auf der Bank im Park.The children are sitting on the bench in the park.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Bankdie Bänke
Genitiveder Bankder Bänke
Dativeder Bankden Bänken
Accusativedie Bankdie Bänke

Frequently asked questions

What does "Bank" mean in English?
"Bank" means bank (financial institution) or bench. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Bank"?
"Bank" is pronounced /baŋk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Bank" der, die, or das?
"Bank" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Bank"?
The plural of "Bank" is "Bänke".
What part of speech is "Bank"?
"Bank" is a noun in German.

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