Nomen

der Automat

Translation

vending machine, ATM, slot machine, automaton

Ich hole mir ein Getränk am Automaten.

I'm getting a drink from the vending machine.

Ich muss Geld am Automaten abheben.

I have to withdraw money from the ATM.

et4 am Automaten kaufen/holen to buy/get sth. at the vending machine He's buying a Coke at the vending machine.

Geld am Automaten abheben to withdraw money at the ATM She still has to withdraw money at the ATM.

Synonyms: Geldautomat (ATM), Fahrkartenautomat (ticket machine)

Derived from the Greek 'autómatos,' meaning 'self-moving.' It shares the same root as 'automatic'.

Connect it to the English word 'automatic.' An 'Automat' is simply an automatic machine.