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der Geldautomat

ATM, cash machine, cashpoint

Ich muss Geld am Geldautomaten abheben.

I have to withdraw money at the ATM.

Der nächste Geldautomat ist um die Ecke.

The nearest cash machine is around the corner.

to withdraw money ((at sth.dat)) Ich hebe Geld am Geldautomaten ab.

Bankautomat

From 'Geld' (money) and 'Automat' (automatic machine). Literally a 'money machine'.

It's an 'automatic' machine that gives you 'Geld' (money). Very logical.

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