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Bank
Bank
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A place where people keep and borrow money.
Example
Banken öppnar klockan tio.
The bank opens at ten.
Etymology
The term 'bank' is derived from the Italian 'banca', referring to a bench or table where merchants conducted transactions. It has existed in Swedish since the 17th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bank' is used in both formal and written contexts, commonly referring to financial institutions. It is universally recognized across Sweden without significant regional variations.