die Sparkassen
Translation
savings banks
Examples
In Deutschland gibt es viele Sparkassen.
There are many savings banks in Germany.
Die Sparkassen haben am Sonntag geschlossen.
The savings banks are closed on Sunday.
Grammar Patterns
the savings banks Many savings banks offer online banking.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Banken (banks), Geldinstitute (financial institutions)
Etymology
This is the plural form of 'Sparkasse'. The '-n' ending is a common way to form plurals in German.
Memory Tips
Recognize this as the plural of 'Sparkasse'. If you see the '-n' at the end, think 'more than one savings bank'.