Post Office and Bank: German Words & Phrases
10 essential German words and expressions for "Post Office and Bank". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR A2 level and relevant for "postal and banking services".
"Post Office and Bank" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| das Paket | /dahs pah-KEHT/ | package | Ich möchte ein Paket schicken.I would like to send a package. |
| die Briefmarke | /dee BREEF-mar-keh/ | stamp | Ich brauche eine Briefmarke.I need a stamp. |
| das Konto | /dahs KON-toh/ | bank account | Ich möchte ein Konto eröffnen.The letter is on its way. |
| die Überweisung | /dee uu-ber-VY-zoong/ | bank transfer | Die Überweisung dauert zwei Tage.I want to open a bank account. |
| der Geldautomat | /dair GELT-ow-toh-maht/ | ATM | Wo ist der nächste Geldautomat?I need to withdraw cash. |
| abheben | /AHP-hay-ben/ | to withdraw | Ich möchte Geld abheben.Where is the nearest ATM? |
| einzahlen | /YNE-tsah-len/ | to deposit | Ich möchte Geld einzahlen.I'll transfer the money today. |
| die Adresse | /dee ah-DRES-seh/ | address | Wie ist Ihre Adresse?Enter your PIN. |
| der Absender | /dair AHP-zen-der/ | sender | Wer ist der Absender?I lost my credit card. |
| die Unterschrift | /dee OON-ter-shrift/ | signature | Bitte hier Ihre Unterschrift.Sign here, please. |
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Which German words relate to "Post Office and Bank"?
Most useful: das Paket, die Briefmarke, das Konto and more — 10 in total, each with pronunciation below.
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