Dutch · Shopping & Money
de bank
bank
Beginnernoun
Definition
A financial institution where money is kept.
Example
Ik ga geld halen bij de bank.
I am going to get money from the bank.
Etymology
'De bank' comes from Old French 'banque', itself derived from Italian 'banca', reflecting the development of financial institutions in Europe.
How & Where It’s Used
'De bank' is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly prevalent in discussions related to finance across the Netherlands and Belgium.