bank

bank

The Dutch word "bank" can mean "sofa" or "bench" (furniture) or "bank" (financial institution).

Here, 'bank' refers to a piece of furniture used for seating, commonly known as a couch or sofa.

Ik zit op de bank in de woonkamer.

I am sitting on the couch in the living room.

In this context, 'bank' denotes a financial institution where monetary transactions are conducted.

We hebben een afspraak bij de bank om een lening te bespreken.

We have an appointment at the bank to discuss a loan.

Here, 'bank' is used to describe the edge of a body of water, such as a riverbank or lakeshore.

De eenden zwemmen rondom de bank van het meer.

The ducks are swimming around the bank of the lake.