cooperative bank
die Volksbank, die Volksbanken
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cooperative bank
A bank organized as a cooperative that primarily serves private individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. Customers can participate in the cooperative as members.
Für mein neues Girokonto habe ich die Volksbank in unserer Stadt gewählt.
I chose the cooperative bank in our town for my new checking account.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Volksbanken |
| genitive | der Volksbank |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Volksbank | die Volksbanken |
| accusative | die Volksbank | die Volksbanken |
| dative | der Volksbank | den Volksbanken |
| genitive | der Volksbank | der Volksbanken |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Volksbank' (cooperative bank) is made up of 'Volk' (people), the linking element '-s-', and 'Bank' (bank). The compound refers to a bank that has traditionally been closely connected to the people in its region.
Die Volksbank unterstützt viele Vereine in der Region.
The cooperative bank supports many organizations in the region.
For an account or other banking transactions, 'bei' (at/with) frequently comes before 'der Volksbank' (the cooperative bank). The preposition refers to the bank where someone is a customer or takes care of something.
Meine Eltern haben ihr Geld bei der Volksbank angelegt.
My parents have invested their money with the cooperative bank.
Common phrases include 'ein Konto bei der Volksbank eröffnen' (to open an account with the cooperative bank), 'zur Volksbank gehen' (to go to the cooperative bank), and 'Mitglied der Volksbank werden' (to become a member of the cooperative bank). These expressions are especially useful in everyday personal banking.
Nächste Woche möchte ich bei der Volksbank ein Konto eröffnen.
Next week, I would like to open an account with the cooperative bank.
