die Bank
Translation
bank, bench
Examples
Ich gehe zur Bank, um Geld abzuheben.
I'm going to the bank to withdraw money.
Wir sitzen auf einer Bank im Park.
We are sitting on a bench in the park.
Grammar Patterns
to sit ((on a bench)) Wir sitzen auf der Bank.
to go ((to the bank)) Ich gehe zur Bank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Geldinstitut (financial institution); die Sitzgelegenheit (seating)
Etymology
The financial 'Bank' comes from Italian 'banca' (money-changer's table). The seating 'Bank' is of Germanic origin. English 'bank' and 'bench' are related.
Memory Tips
Imagine sitting on a park 'bench' ('Bank') and checking your 'bank' ('Bank') account on your phone. This connects the two meanings.