English–German

“vending machine” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/aʊ̯toˈmaːt/

Example

Der Automat ist kaputt.

The vending machine is broken.

Illustration for Automat (vending machine)

How to say “vending machine” in German

“Vending machine” in German is Automat.

A self-acting machine that performs a task or releases something without a person operating it directly.

Full entry for Automat: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Automat

Am Bahnhof kaufe ich Fahrkarten am Automaten.

At the station, I buy tickets at the vending machine.

Tips for using Automat

  • The masculine noun has the plural Automaten, as in der Automat and mehrere Automaten.

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