Russian · Shopping & Money
Банк
bank
Bank
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A financial institution where people keep and borrow money.
Example
Мне нужно зайти в банк.
I need to stop by the bank.
Etymology
The term 'банк' (bank) is borrowed from French 'banque,' which itself comes from the Italian 'banca,' referring originally to a bench or table used by moneylenders. It signifies a place for financial transactions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Банк' is used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in written and spoken language related to finance and economy. It is standard terminology throughout Russian-speaking regions without regional variation.