Post Office and Bank in German
"Post Office and Bank" is a German lesson for A2 level. Postal and banking services. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Post Office and Bank"
Everyday communication: shopping, appointments, and basic workplace interactions.
🎯 Exam skill: Writing short informal notes, understanding public announcements.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
das Paket Ich möchte ein Paket schicken. | /dahs pah-KEHT/ | package I would like to send a package. |
die Briefmarke Ich brauche eine Briefmarke. | /dee BREEF-mar-keh/ | stamp I need a stamp. |
das Konto Ich möchte ein Konto eröffnen. | /dahs KON-toh/ | bank account The letter is on its way. |
die Überweisung Die Überweisung dauert zwei Tage. | /dee uu-ber-VY-zoong/ | bank transfer I want to open a bank account. |
der Geldautomat Wo ist der nächste Geldautomat? | /dair GELT-ow-toh-maht/ | ATM I need to withdraw cash. |
abheben Ich möchte Geld abheben. | /AHP-hay-ben/ | to withdraw Where is the nearest ATM? |
einzahlen Ich möchte Geld einzahlen. | /YNE-tsah-len/ | to deposit I'll transfer the money today. |
die Adresse Wie ist Ihre Adresse? | /dee ah-DRES-seh/ | address Enter your PIN. |
der Absender Wer ist der Absender? | /dair AHP-zen-der/ | sender I lost my credit card. |
die Unterschrift Bitte hier Ihre Unterschrift. | /dee OON-ter-shrift/ | signature Sign here, please. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Post Office and Bank" in German?
Key words for "Post Office and Bank": das Paket, die Briefmarke, das Konto. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A2)?
This is a A2-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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