Passbook Meaning in English
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Definition
A small paper book given by a bank to a customer that records money going in and out of their account, especially savings.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in banking contexts and now less common with digital banking. In phrases: 'update a passbook', 'show your passbook'. Still important in some countries. Don't confuse with 'passport'.
Spanish: libreta de ahorros - cartilla bancariaPortuguese (BR): caderneta de poupança - caderneta bancáriaPortuguese (PT): caderneta bancária - livro de depósitosChinese (Simplified): 存折Chinese (Traditional): 存摺Hindi: पासबुकArabic: دفتر ادخار - دفتر حساب بنكيBengali: পাসবুক - আমানত বইRussian: сберегательная книжка - банковская книжкаJapanese: 通帳（つうちょう）Vietnamese: sổ tiết kiệmKorean: 통장Turkish: banka cüzdanıUrdu: پاس بُکIndonesian: buku tabungan
Example Sentences
She lost her passbook and reported it to the bank.
basic
The passbook shows all the deposits and withdrawals you made.
basic
My grandmother still prefers to use her passbook over online banking.
natural
I forgot to update my passbook last time I was at the branch.
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Can you check my balance in the passbook for me?
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Please bring your passbook when you come to the bank.
basic