Dizionario
Inglese - Greco

Bank

bæŋk
Estremamente Comune
400 - 500
400 - 500
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τράπεζα, άκρη (of a river), παραλία (in some contexts), κλίση (in geometry)

Significati di Bank in greco

τράπεζα

Esempio:
I need to go to the bank to deposit some money.
Πρέπει να πάω στην τράπεζα για να καταθέσω κάποια χρήματα.
The bank offers various financial services.
Η τράπεζα προσφέρει διάφορες χρηματοοικονομικές υπηρεσίες.
Uso: formal/informalContesto: Used in financial and everyday contexts where banking services are discussed.
Nota: The term 'τράπεζα' is used for both the physical location and the institution itself.

άκρη (of a river)

Esempio:
We sat by the bank of the river and had a picnic.
Καθίσαμε στην άκρη του ποταμού και κάναμε πικνίκ.
The fish were jumping near the bank.
Τα ψάρια πηδούσαν κοντά στην άκρη.
Uso: informalContesto: Used in natural settings, particularly when referring to the edge of a river or stream.
Nota: The word 'άκρη' means 'edge' or 'side' and can refer to the bank of any body of water.

παραλία (in some contexts)

Esempio:
We walked along the bank of the lake.
Περπατήσαμε κατά μήκος της παραλίας της λίμνης.
Children played on the bank of the pond.
Τα παιδιά έπαιζαν στην παραλία της λίμνης.
Uso: informalContesto: Used when referring specifically to the beach or shore, often in casual conversation.
Nota: While 'παραλία' typically means 'beach', it can also be used in the context of the bank of a lake or pond.

κλίση (in geometry)

Esempio:
The bank of the hill made it difficult to climb.
Η κλίση του λόφου έκανε δύσκολη την αναρρίχηση.
The bank of the slope was steep.
Η κλίση της πλαγιάς ήταν απότομη.
Uso: formalContesto: Used in educational or technical contexts, particularly in mathematics or physics.
Nota: This usage of 'bank' refers to an incline or slope, and 'κλίση' means 'slope' or 'incline'.

Sinonimi di Bank

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.
Esempio: I opened a savings account at a local financial institution.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: The lender approved my loan application for the new house.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: The financial organization announced a merger with another bank.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: I decided to join a credit union for better interest rates on loans.
Nota: Credit unions are member-owned cooperatives that operate for the benefit of their members, while banks are typically for-profit institutions owned by shareholders.

Espressioni e frasi comuni di Bank

Break the bank

To spend more money than one can afford or more than is reasonable.
Esempio: I wanted to buy that new car, but it would break the bank.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: I'm banking on you to finish the project on time.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: Their house is located on the banks of the river.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: The community organized a food drive for the local food bank.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: I need to review my bank statement to track my expenses.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: She saved all her allowance in a piggy bank.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: He used his savings to bankroll his new business venture.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: The hospital urgently needed more donations for the blood bank.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: They participate in a time bank where members exchange services.
Nota: In this case, 'bank' is used to represent a system of reciprocal service exchange, not a financial institution.

Espressioni quotidiane (slang) di Bank

Banker

Slang term for someone who works in a bank.
Esempio: I'm meeting up with some old banker pals for drinks tonight.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: Those greedy banksters caused the financial crisis.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: He won the game with a fantastic bank shot off the side cushion.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: I got that loan approved off the bank, no questions asked.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: Her performance in the audition was so good, she's definitely bankable.
Nota: 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.
Esempio: His jump shot was so perfect, it was like a bank shot in a bucket.
Nota: This slang phrase is a playful and exaggerated way of saying a shot was incredibly accurate and easily made.

Bank - Esempi

The bank is closed on Sundays.
Η τράπεζα είναι κλειστή τις Κυριακές.
I need to go to the bank to withdraw some money.
Πρέπει να πάω στην τράπεζα για να κάνω ανάληψη χρημάτων.
The local credit union is a popular alternative to traditional banks.
Η τοπική πιστωτική ένωση είναι μια δημοφιλής εναλλακτική λύση στις παραδοσιακές τράπεζες.

Grammatica di Bank

Bank - Sostantivo (Noun) / Sostantivo, singolare o massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: bank
Coniugazioni
Sostantivo, plurale (Noun, plural): banks
Sostantivo, singolare o massa (Noun, singular or mass): bank
Verbo, tempo passato (Verb, past tense): banked
Verbo, gerundio o participio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): banking
Verbo, terza persona singolare presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): banks
Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): bank
Verbo, presente non alla terza persona singolare (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): bank
Sillabe, Separação e Accento
bank contiene 1 sillabe: bank
Trascrizione fonetica: ˈbaŋk
bank , ˈbaŋk (La sillaba rossa è accentata)

Bank - Importanza e frequenza di utilizzo

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bank: 400 - 500 (Estremamente Comune).
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