das Kreditinstitut
Translation
credit institution, financial institution, bank
Examples
Die Bank ist ein bekanntes Kreditinstitut.
The bank is a well-known credit institution.
Er beantragt einen Kredit bei einem Kreditinstitut.
He is applying for a loan at a credit institution.
Grammar Patterns
((at a)) Kreditinstitut ((sth.)) apply for ((sth.)) at a credit institution He is applying for a loan at a credit institution.
Similar Words
Bank, financial institution, lending institution
Etymology
Compounded from 'Kredit' (credit) and 'Institut' (institute). Literally a 'credit institute'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'institute' that deals with 'credit'.