die Sparkasse, -n
savings bank
Eine öffentliche Bank, die Menschen in einer Region hilft, ihr Geld sicher zu verwalten und einfache Finanzdienste anzubieten.
The German word "Sparkasse" is a compound noun made up of:
- Spar – from "sparen", meaning "to save"
- Kasse – meaning "cashier" or "bank"
Sparkasse refers to a savings bank, a type of financial institution focused on savings accounts and providing banking services, often with a public or community-oriented background.
Similar words:
- Bank (general bank)
- Volksbank (people’s bank, cooperative bank)
- Genossenschaftsbank (cooperative bank)
Difference:
While Sparkasse specifically focuses on savings and local community service, Bank is a broader term for any banking institution, and Volksbank or Genossenschaftsbank are member-owned cooperative banks with a communal focus.
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Examples
Ich habe mein Geld bei der Sparkasse.noun
I have my money at the savings bank.
Die Sparkasse hat heute geöffnet.noun
The savings bank is open today.
Vor der Sparkasse wartet eine lange Schlange.noun
A long line is waiting in front of the savings bank.
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