German word

Geldautomat

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɛltaʊ̯toˌmaːt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounATM

Example

Der Geldautomat ist kaputt.

The ATM is broken.

Illustration for Geldautomat (ATM)

More examples

Ich musste am Geldautomat die PIN eingeben.

I had to enter the PIN at the ATM.

Core concept

A self-service bank terminal where cash moves between a customer and the bank.

Common phrases

  • den Geldautomat in der Nähe finden

    find the nearby ATM

  • am Geldautomat Bargeld abheben

    withdraw cash at an ATM

  • am Geldautomat die PIN eingeben

    enter the PIN at an ATM

Similar words

Bankautomat: A bank-installed machine for withdrawing cash with a card.
ATM: An automated machine for withdrawing cash with a card and PIN.
EC-Automat: A card-operated machine that dispenses cash using an EC card.

Definition in German

ein Gerät einer Bank oder eines Dienstleisters, an dem man per Karte Bargeld beziehen oder einzahlen kann

Word origin

The compound joins Geld, a native German word for money, with Automat, a borrowing based on Greek automatos, meaning self-moving.

Usage tips

  • In Austria, Bankomat is also commonly used for an ATM, so both terms may appear there.

Other meanings

  • cash machinenoun

Opposites

  • Bankschalterbank counternoun

Related words

  • GeldautomatenwartungATM maintenancenoun
  • GeldautomatenstandortATM locationnoun
  • GeldautomatennetzATM networknoun

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