Category: Travel & PlacesPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Bank
/Bank/Roman
English meaning: Bank
Definition
A place where people keep and borrow money.
Example
“Banken åbner klokken ti.”
In English: “The bank opens at ten.”
Another example: “Jeg skal i banken for at hæve penge.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun meaning 'bank' (financial institution). Plural 'banker'. Note 'banke' is the unrelated verb 'to knock/beat'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'bank' in Danish is derived from the Italian word 'banca', which means a bench or counter where transactions take place, reflecting the banking practices of the medieval period. It has been part of the Danish language since the 17th century.
Common Collocations
- i banken
- gå i banken
- en dansk bank
- et lån i banken
- bankens åbningstider
Word Forms
en bank, banken, banker, bankerne
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