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bank
Bank
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where people keep and borrow money.
Example
Bank buka pukul sembilan.
The bank opens at nine.
Etymology
'Bank' is a loanword from Italian 'banca', which came into Malay through English and reflects modern financial systems and institutions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bank' is predominantly used in formal contexts, particularly in written forms relating to finance and economy. It is understood across all Malay-speaking regions.