banker
der Bankier, die Bankiers
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banker
The owner or a personally liable partner of a private bank or a large banking house. The term has a more traditional and exclusive connotation than the more general term 'Bänker' (banker).
Als angesehener Genfer Bankier verwaltete er die Vermögen reicher Familien.
As a respected Geneva banker, he managed the fortunes of wealthy families.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bankiers |
| genitive | des Bankiers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Bankier | die Bankiers |
| accusative | den Bankier | die Bankiers |
| dative | dem Bankier | den Bankiers |
| genitive | des Bankiers | der Bankiers |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Bankier' (banker) comes from French ('banquier'). The ending '-ier' in German often marks professions that were borrowed from French.
Er war ein einflussreicher Bankier im 19. Jahrhundert.
He was an influential banker in the 19th century.
The term 'Bankier' (banker) has a very formal, traditional, and exclusive feel. It is usually used for owners or high-ranking partners of private banks and signals high status.
Die Familie gehört seit Generationen zu den bekanntesten Bankiers der Schweiz.
The family has been among Switzerland's best-known bankers for generations.
Common combinations emphasize the exclusive character of the word. Examples are 'Privatbankier' (private banker), 'Genfer Bankier' (Geneva banker), or 'ein angesehener Bankier' (a respected banker).
Als Privatbankier kennt er sich mit großen Vermögen aus.
As a private banker, he knows a lot about large fortunes.
banker
Both words can refer to a person in an important position at a bank or in the financial world. „Banker“ is the modern term, especially common in investment banking. „Bankier“ more specifically refers to the owner or personally liable partner of a private bank and sounds more traditional and exclusive.
Der Bankier führt das private Bankhaus seiner Familie seit vielen Jahren.
The banker has been running his family's private bank for many years.
Der Banker arbeitet in Frankfurt im Investmentbanking und betreut große Unternehmen.
The banker works in investment banking in Frankfurt and advises large companies.
