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English - Hungarian
Bank
bæŋk
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
bank (pénzintézet), bank (folyópart, part), bank (gyűjtemény, készlet), bank (szöglet, zsebkendő)
Bank meanings in Hungarian
bank (pénzintézet)
Example:
I need to go to the bank to withdraw some cash.
El kell mennem a bankba, hogy készpénzt vegyek fel.
She works at a local bank as a financial advisor.
Ő egy helyi banknál dolgozik pénzügyi tanácsadóként.
Usage: formalContext: Financial transactions, banking services
Note: The term 'bank' usually refers to institutions that offer financial services such as savings, loans, and investments.
bank (folyópart, part)
Example:
We sat on the bank of the river and enjoyed the view.
A folyó partján ültünk, és élveztük a kilátást.
The children were playing near the bank of the lake.
A gyerekek a tó partján játszottak.
Usage: informalContext: Natural settings, outdoor activities
Note: In this context, 'bank' refers to the edge or slope of a river or lake.
bank (gyűjtemény, készlet)
Example:
He has a bank of knowledge about ancient history.
Neki van egy tudásgyűjteménye az ókori történelemről.
The software has a bank of templates you can use.
A szoftvernek van egy készlet sablonja, amit használhatsz.
Usage: formalContext: Technology, information storage
Note: This meaning of 'bank' refers to a collection or repository of items, such as data or templates.
bank (szöglet, zsebkendő)
Example:
He made a bank shot to score in basketball.
Bankdobásból szerzett pontot a kosárlabdában.
The cue ball hit the bank and then pocketed the eight ball.
A fehér golyó a falnak ütközött, majd a nyolcas golyót eltalálta.
Usage: informalContext: Sports, particularly billiards and basketball
Note: In sports terminology, 'bank' refers to a shot that hits a side wall or backboard before going into the target area.
Bank's synonyms
financial institution
A financial institution is a broad term that encompasses banks as well as other entities that provide financial services such as credit unions and investment firms.
Example: I opened a savings account at a local financial institution.
Note: Financial institution is a more general term that includes banks, whereas a bank specifically refers to an institution that provides financial services like accepting deposits and lending money.
lender
A lender is an individual, group, or financial institution that provides funds to borrowers with the expectation of repayment with interest.
Example: The lender approved my loan application for the new house.
Note: A lender specifically focuses on providing funds to borrowers, while a bank offers a wider range of financial services beyond lending.
financial organization
A financial organization refers to a company or entity involved in financial activities such as banking, investing, or insurance.
Example: The financial organization announced a merger with another bank.
Note: Financial organization is a more encompassing term that includes various entities involved in financial activities, whereas a bank specifically deals with financial transactions and services.
credit union
A credit union is a member-owned financial cooperative that offers similar services to a bank, such as savings accounts, loans, and other financial products.
Example: I decided to join a credit union for better interest rates on loans.
Note: Credit unions are member-owned cooperatives that operate for the benefit of their members, while banks are typically for-profit institutions owned by shareholders.
Bank expressions, common phrases
Break the bank
To spend more money than one can afford or more than is reasonable.
Example: I wanted to buy that new car, but it would break the bank.
Note: This idiom refers to spending beyond one's financial means, unlike the original word 'bank' which is a financial institution.
Bank on
To depend or rely on someone or something.
Example: I'm banking on you to finish the project on time.
Note: In this context, 'bank' is used figuratively to mean relying on someone or something for a particular outcome.
On the banks of
To be situated near the edge of a river, lake, or other body of water.
Example: Their house is located on the banks of the river.
Note: Here, 'banks' refers to the sides of a water body, as opposed to the financial institution meaning of 'bank'.
Food bank
A place where donated food is stored and distributed to those in need.
Example: The community organized a food drive for the local food bank.
Note: In this case, 'bank' is used to indicate a place for collecting and distributing food, different from a financial bank.
Bank statement
A record of all the transactions that have occurred in a bank account over a specific period.
Example: I need to review my bank statement to track my expenses.
Note: Here, 'bank' is used in the context of financial records, unlike a physical bank.
Piggy bank
A small container, often shaped like a pig, used by children to store coins.
Example: She saved all her allowance in a piggy bank.
Note: In this case, 'bank' refers to a personal savings container, not an actual financial institution.
Bankroll
To provide the money for something, especially a business or project.
Example: He used his savings to bankroll his new business venture.
Note: Here, 'bankroll' means to finance or fund, different from the traditional role of a bank.
Blood bank
A place where blood is collected, stored, and preserved for transfusion.
Example: The hospital urgently needed more donations for the blood bank.
Note: In this context, 'bank' is used to refer to a facility for storing and providing blood for medical purposes.
Time bank
A system where participants exchange services based on time credits.
Example: They participate in a time bank where members exchange services.
Note: In this case, 'bank' is used to represent a system of reciprocal service exchange, not a financial institution.
Bank everyday (slang) expressions
Banker
Slang term for someone who works in a bank.
Example: I'm meeting up with some old banker pals for drinks tonight.
Note: The term 'banker' is informal and colloquial compared to the formal term 'bank employee'.
Bankster
Used to describe a corrupt or unethical banker or financial professional.
Example: Those greedy banksters caused the financial crisis.
Note: The term 'bankster' is pejorative and implies illegal or unethical behavior, unlike the neutral term 'banker'.
Bank shot
In billiards or pool, a shot where the cue ball is banked off one or more cushions before hitting the target ball.
Example: He won the game with a fantastic bank shot off the side cushion.
Note: This term is specific to the game of billiards or pool, whereas 'bank' on its own refers to a financial institution.
Off the bank
Obtained directly from a bank with no intermediaries or negotiation.
Example: I got that loan approved off the bank, no questions asked.
Note: The phrase 'off the bank' emphasizes the source of the loan directly from the bank, without involving other parties or intermediaries.
Bankable
Predicted or proven to be financially successful.
Example: Her performance in the audition was so good, she's definitely bankable.
Note: The term 'bankable' refers to something or someone's potential for financial success, whereas 'bank' on its own refers to the financial institution.
Bank shot in a bucket
Describes a shot that is extremely accurate and goes in effortlessly.
Example: His jump shot was so perfect, it was like a bank shot in a bucket.
Note: This slang phrase is a playful and exaggerated way of saying a shot was incredibly accurate and easily made.
Bank - Examples
The bank is closed on Sundays.
A bank vasárnap zárva van.
I need to go to the bank to withdraw some money.
El kell mennem a bankba, hogy kivessek némi pénzt.
The local credit union is a popular alternative to traditional banks.
A helyi takarékszövetkezet népszerű alternatíva a hagyományos bankokhoz képest.
Bank grammar
Bank - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: bank
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): banks
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): bank
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): banked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): banking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): banks
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): bank
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): bank
Syllables, Separation and Stress
bank Contains 1 syllables: bank
Phonetic transcription: ˈbaŋk
bank , ˈbaŋk (The red syllable is stressed)
Bank - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
bank: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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