Das Bankkonto
Example: Ich habe gestern ein neues Bankkonto eröffnet.
Definition
"Das Bankkonto" refers to a financial account held at a bank where money is deposited, withdrawn, and managed. It allows individuals or businesses to safely store funds, make transactions, and keep track of their financial activities.
Etymology
The word "das Bankkonto" comes from the German words "Bank," meaning a financial institution, and "Konto," meaning account. "Konto" itself originates from the Italian word "conto," which means 'account' or 'bill.' Did you know that the term reflects the connection between banking and bookkeeping traditions?
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"Das Bankkonto" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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