A2 Formal Work

„Er ist in einem Bankhause angestellt."

He is employed in a bank.

Er ist in einem Bankhause angestellt. — German idiom meaning: He is employed in a bank. (A2)
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What does „Er ist in einem Bankhause angestellt." mean in German?

„Er ist in einem Bankhause angestellt." means "He is employed in a bank.." Literally: "He is placed in a banking house.."

Literal Translation

"He is placed in a banking house."

Er He
ist is
in placed
einem in
Bankhause a
angestellt banking

English Equivalent

"He works at a bank."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

Past participle; separable verb

Modern Form

Modern spelling: „Er ist in einem Bankhaus angestellt."

When is this idiom used?

Formal

This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.

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