Nomen

der Automat

Translation

vending machine, ATM (Automated Teller Machine), slot machine, automaton

Ich hole Geld am Automaten.

I'm getting money from the ATM.

Die Getränke kommen aus den Automaten.

The drinks come from the vending machines.

((sth.)) at the machine ((am Automaten)) to get sth. at the machine I get money at the ATM.

((sth.)) from the machine ((aus dem Automaten)) to take sth. from the machine He takes a drink from the vending machine.

Synonyms: Verkaufsautomat (vending machine), Geldautomat (ATM), Spielautomat (slot machine)

From Greek 'automatos' meaning 'self-moving'. It shares the same root as the English word 'automatic'.

Think of an 'automatic' machine. For money, it's a 'Geldautomat' (money-automaton). For snacks, a 'Verkaufsautomat' (sales-automaton).