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"Bank" in German: Bank
die Bank
Bank (money) in German is die Bank, a feminine noun. A bench is also die Bank, so context matters. Sparkasse is a savings bank brand type.
Errands
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How to pronounce Bank
Say it
BAHNK
/baŋk/
BAHNK. Clear ah, final k. Same sound for bench and bank.
"Bank" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Bank | bank / bench Context decides. | Context decides. |
| zur Bank gehen | to go to the bank Errand phrase. | Errand phrase. |
| die Sparkasse | savings bank Common local banks. | Common local banks. |
| das Bankkonto | bank account Account word. | Account word. |
How to use Bank in real life
- 1Errands
Ich muss noch zur Bank.
I still have to go to the bank.
Zur Bank = to the bank.
- 2Opening hours
Die Bank macht um vier zu.
The bank closes at four.
Die Bank feminine.
- 3Park joke
Setz dich auf die Bank—nicht die Bank mit Geld.
Sit on the bench—not the money bank.
Same word, two meanings.
Mistakes English speakers make with Bank
Incorrect: der Bank (money)
Correct: die Bank
Bank is feminine for both meanings.
Incorrect: Banks (German plural everyday)
Correct: die Banken
Plural of the institution is Banken.
Good to know
Many towns still have a Sparkasse on the main street. Online banking is normal, but die Bank as a physical branch remains everyday language.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before traveling
ChatPal
Musst du noch zur Bank wegen Bargeld?
Do you still need to go to the bank for cash?
You
Ja. Die Bank um die Ecke hat einen Automaten.
Yes. The bank around the corner has a machine.
ChatPal
Ich warte vor der Bank auf dich.
I'll wait for you in front of the bank.
You
Perfekt. Die Bank hat bis sechs offen.
Perfect. The bank is open until six.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bank" in German
What gender is Bank?
Feminine: die Bank.
Does Bank also mean bench?
Yes—same word, different meaning.
What is the plural for banks?
Die Banken.
How do you say go to the bank?
Zur Bank gehen.
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