bänk

Etymology
From, from (East) (cf. West Old Norse ), from ,.

Noun

 * 1) bench, a long sofa without bolster
 * 2) bench; where players of a sport sit when not playing
 * 3) workbench
 * 4) school desk; a very simple table - possibly with a sloping top - for the use of students and school pupils
 * 5) worktop, kitchen bench