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τράπεζα
bank /ˈtrapeza/
nounA2#530 most common
Also: table
Example sentences
Πηγαίνω στην τράπεζα.
I am going to the bank.
Η τράπεζα είναι κοντά στο σπίτι μου.
The bank is near my house.
Χρειάζομαι να ανοίξω έναν λογαριασμό στην τράπεζα.
I need to open an account at the bank.
Πρέπει να πάω στην τράπεζα για να καταθέσω χρήματα.
I need to go to the bank to deposit money.
Η τράπεζα προσφέρει πολλές υπηρεσίες στους πελάτες της.
The bank offers many services to its customers.
Είναι σημαντικό να συγκρίνετε τις τράπεζες πριν επιλέξετε μία.
It is important to compare banks before choosing one.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | τράπεζα | τράπεζες |
| Genitive | τραπέζης | τραπεζών |
| Accusative | τράπεζα | τράπεζες |
| Vocative | τράπεζα | τράπεζες |
Word family
τραπεζικόςbanking
τραπεζάκιsmall table
τραπεζώνbanks
τραπεζικήbanking (feminine)
τραπεζογραμμάτιοbanknote
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'τράπεζα' meaning 'bank' originates from the Ancient Greek 'τράπεζα', which initially meant 'table' or 'dining table'. This term evolved to refer to a 'bank' due to the practice of money changers and bankers conducting their business on tables in marketplaces. Over time, the word came to signify financial institutions.
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