Bank in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Bank | die Banken |
| Accusative | die Bank | die Banken |
| Dative | der Bank | den Banken |
| Genitive | der Bank | der Banken |
Bank in use
- A1
Ich arbeite bei einer Bank.
I work at a bank.
- A1
Ich gehe zur Bank.
I'm going to the bank.
zur = zu der
- A1
Wir sitzen auf einer Bank im Park.
We're sitting on a bench in the park.
bench: plural die Bänke
- B1
Die Banken haben am Samstag zu.
The banks are closed on Saturday.
Phrases
- zur Bank gehento go to the bank
- das Bankkontobank account
Good to know
- Two words, one spelling: the bank (plural Banken) and the bench (plural Bänke).
- Both are feminine: die Bank.
Remember it for good.
In Ziplex you see words like Bank in short German posts at your level, and practise der, die and das in a fun word game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Bank?
It's die Bank. Bank is feminine, and the plural is die Banken.
What does Bank mean?
Bank means bank (money), bench (plural Bänke) in English.
What is the plural of Bank?
The plural is die Banken. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).