bank

This is the 847th most frequent Swedish word.


bank

The Swedish word "bank" can mean "bank" (financial institution) or "bench" depending on context.


Here, 'bank' means a bench, specifically a seat designed for multiple people, often found in parks or public areas.

Eva satt på en bank i parken och läste en bok.

Eva sat on a bench in the park and read a book.


In this context, 'bank' denotes a natural slope or raised area, typically found beside a body of water like a river.

Det finns en brant bank av sten vid flodkanten.

There is a steep bank of stone at the river edge.


In this sentence, 'bank' refers to a financial institution where one can manage monetary transactions.

Jag gick till banken för att sätta in pengar.

I went to the bank to deposit money.