Nomen

die Sparkasse

savings bank

Ich gehe zur Sparkasse, um Geld abzuheben.

I'm going to the savings bank to withdraw money.

Die nächste Sparkasse ist um die Ecke.

The nearest savings bank is around the corner.

the savings bank I have an account at the savings bank.

Synonyms: Bank, Geldinstitut (financial institution)

Composed of 'sparen' (to save) and 'Kasse' (cash box, till). Literally a 'savings box'.

Think of a 'cash box' ('Kasse') where you put your 'spared' money. The 'spar' part sounds like 'spare'.

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