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die Bank
bank (financial institution) · بنك، مصرف
Is Bank der, die, or das?
Bank is feminine (die). The plural is Banken.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Bank.
Plural
die Banken
Declension of die Bank
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | die Bank | eine Bank | die Banken |
| Akkusativ Accusative | die Bank | eine Bank | die Banken |
| Dativ Dative | der Bank | einer Bank | den Banken |
| Genitiv Genitive | der Bank | einer Bank | der Banken |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Bank" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Die Bank macht um 18 Uhr zu.
Ich muss Geld von der Bank holen.
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