Usage Note
Kontostand is the current balance of a bank account at a given moment. Den Kontostand abfragen (to check the balance) is an everyday action at an ATM or in online banking. A negative Kontostand indicates an overdraft (Überziehung).
Examples
"Ich habe meinen Kontostand gerade online abgefragt."
Natural Translation
I have just checked my account balance online.
Literal Translation
I have my account-balance just online queried.

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