Dictionary
English - Norwegian
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 (financial institution), bank (side of a river), bank (a storage place), to bank (to tilt), bank (a reserve or supply)
Bank meanings in Norwegian
bank (financial institution)
Example:
I need to go to the bank to withdraw some money.
Jeg må gå til banken for å ta ut penger.
She works at a local bank.
Hun jobber i en lokal bank.
Usage: formalContext: Used when referring to financial institutions where people can save, borrow, and manage money.
Note: In Norwegian, 'bank' is used the same way as in English, and it refers specifically to financial institutions.
bank (side of a river)
Example:
We sat on the bank of the river and watched the sunset.
Vi satt på bredden av elven og så på solnedgangen.
The bank of the river is a great spot for fishing.
Bredden av elven er et flott sted for fiske.
Usage: informalContext: Used when talking about the land alongside a river or body of water.
Note: In Norwegian, 'bredden' is often used to specify the bank of a river, but 'bank' can also be understood in this context.
bank (a storage place)
Example:
He has a bank of knowledge about history.
Han har en bank av kunnskap om historie.
The company has a bank of data that they use for research.
Selskapet har en bank av data som de bruker til forskning.
Usage: formalContext: Used when referring to a collection or storage of resources, such as knowledge or data.
Note: This usage is more abstract and less common, but it is still valid in Norwegian.
to bank (to tilt)
Example:
The pilot had to bank the plane to make the turn.
Piloten måtte helle flyet for å ta svingen.
He banked the bicycle to avoid the obstacle.
Han helte sykkelen for å unngå hindringen.
Usage: formalContext: Used in aviation or cycling when referring to tilting an object to change direction.
Note: The verb 'å banke' can mean to tilt or incline, but it is more commonly used in specific contexts like aviation.
bank (a reserve or supply)
Example:
We have a bank of volunteers ready to help.
Vi har en bank av frivillige klare til å hjelpe.
The organization maintains a bank of resources for emergencies.
Organisasjonen opprettholder en bank av ressurser for nødsituasjoner.
Usage: formalContext: Used when referring to a reserve or supply of something, such as volunteers or resources.
Note: Similar to the usage of 'bank' as a storage place, but emphasizes the idea of a reserve.
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.
Banken er stengt på søndager.
I need to go to the bank to withdraw some money.
Jeg må gå til banken for å ta ut penger.
The local credit union is a popular alternative to traditional banks.
Den lokale kredittforeningen er et populært alternativ til tradisjonelle banker.
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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