No. 8,468 in German
kfw
KfW is a German state-owned development bank.
In a sentence
Die KfW bietet zinsgünstige Darlehen an.
The KfW offers low-interest loans.
In this sentence, "KfW" is used as the proper noun denoting the German state-owned development bank. It is referenced to signify the organization responsible for providing the loans.
KfW-Darlehen sind für Studenten oft attraktiv.
KfW loans are often attractive for students.
Here, "KfW" is used in a compound noun "KfW-Darlehen" to tag the institution with the type of product they offer, emphasizing its focus on loan services.
Man kann sich online über KfW-Programme informieren.
You can find information about KfW programs online.
In this case, "KfW" is paired with "Programme" to indicate specific initiatives or offerings by the KfW organization, underlining their diverse service range.
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