bank

In a sentence

• Ek sit op die bank in die woonkamer.

  I am sitting on the sofa in the living room.

  In this sentence, 'bank' refers to a piece of furniture used for seating, typically a sofa.

• Die bank aan die oorkant van die straat is bekend vir uitstekende diens.

  The bank across the street is known for excellent service.

  Here, 'bank' refers to a financial institution where monetary transactions are carried out, such as a commercial bank.

• Die nabygeleë rivier het 'n sandige bank.

  The nearby river has a sandy bank.

  In this case, 'bank' denotes the land alongside a river or a stream, such as a riverbank.