Bundesbank
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Bundesbank
The Deutsche Bundesbank is the central bank of the Federal Republic of Germany. Among other responsibilities, it helps shape monetary policy in the euro area and oversees certain parts of the financial system.
Die Bundesbank veröffentlicht regelmäßig Berichte über die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung in Deutschland.
The Bundesbank regularly publishes reports on economic developments in Germany.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Bundesbank |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Bundesbank | – |
| accusative | die Bundesbank | – |
| dative | der Bundesbank | – |
| genitive | der Bundesbank | – |
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'Bundesbank' (Germany's central bank) combines 'Bund' (federation) and 'Bank' (bank). Here, 'Bundes-' (federal) indicates a connection to Germany's federal level of government; you will also find this component in the names of many other government institutions.
Die Bundesbank hat ihren Hauptsitz in Frankfurt am Main.
The Bundesbank has its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main.
In news reports, 'nach Angaben der Bundesbank' (according to the Bundesbank) is a common way to cite a source. Here, the institution following 'Angaben' (information) is in the genitive case; the phrase indicates where the information comes from.
Nach Angaben der Bundesbank nutzen viele Menschen weiterhin Bargeld.
According to the Bundesbank, many people continue to use cash.
Typical collocations include 'die Bundesbank erstellt Prognosen' (the Bundesbank produces forecasts), 'die Bundesbank verwaltet Goldreserven' (the Bundesbank manages gold reserves), and 'die Bundesbank bringt Bargeld in Umlauf' (the Bundesbank puts cash into circulation). You can use these collocations to describe specific activities of the institution.
Die Bundesbank verwaltet die deutschen Goldreserven.
The Bundesbank manages Germany's gold reserves.
