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major bank
A very large credit institution, often operating internationally, with a high balance sheet total, many branches, and a broad range of services.
Die Deutsche Bank ist eine bekannte deutsche Großbank.
Deutsche Bank is a well-known German major bank.
The word is a simple compound of the adjective 'groß' (big/large) and the noun 'die Bank' (bank). So it literally refers to a large bank.
Nach der Fusion der beiden Institute entstand eine neue europäische Großbank.
After the merger of the two institutions, a new European major bank was created.
The prefix 'Groß-' is frequently used in German to emphasize the size, importance, or scale of something. Other examples are 'Großstadt' (big city), 'Großkonzern' (large corporation), or 'Großereignis' (major event).
Die Fußball-WM ist ein Großereignis, das weltweit Beachtung findet.
The FIFA World Cup is a major event that attracts worldwide attention.
The term 'Großbank' (major bank) is mainly used in the context of business, finance, and news. In everyday conversation, people usually simply say 'die Bank' (the bank).
In den Nachrichten wurde über die neuen Regulierungen für Großbanken berichtet.
The news reported on the new regulations for major banks.
Common verbs in connection with 'Großbank' (major bank) are 'bei einer Großbank arbeiten' (to work at a major bank), 'eine Großbank regulieren' (to regulate a major bank), or 'Kunde einer Großbank sein' (to be a customer of a major bank).
Er hat nach seinem Studium eine Stelle bei einer internationalen Großbank bekommen.
After his studies, he got a position at an international major bank.
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'die Bank' and 'die Großbank' can both refer to a financial institution. 'die Bank' is the general term and works for small, medium-sized, or large banks. 'die Großbank' is more specific: it means a very large bank, often with many branches, many customers, and international business. Learners may confuse the words because every 'Großbank' is a 'Bank'. But not every 'Bank' is a 'Großbank'. When size and economic importance matter, 'Großbank' is more precise.
Eine Großbank eröffnet in der Innenstadt eine neue Filiale für Firmenkunden.
A major bank is opening a new branch downtown for corporate clients.
Er hat bei der Bank einen Termin wegen seines Kredits.
He has an appointment at the bank about his loan.