No. 11,357 in German
sparkassen
"Sparkassen" are public savings banks in Germany.
In a sentence
Die Sparkassen bieten verschiedene Dienstleistungen für ihre Kunden an.
The savings banks offer various services for their customers.
The word 'Sparkassen' is used here to refer to financial institutions, specifically savings banks, providing banking services to the public.
Viele Deutsche haben ein Konto bei der Sparkasse.
Many Germans have an account at the savings bank.
The term 'Sparkasse' denotes a specific organization where individuals manage their finances or store money.
Die Sparkassen unterstützen oft lokale Veranstaltungen und kulturelle Projekte.
The savings banks often support local events and cultural projects.
In this context, 'Sparkassen' extends their role from financial services to contributing to community development and engagement.
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