der Geldautomat, -en
ATM
Ein Gerät, an dem man mit einer Bankkarte Bargeld bekommen oder den Kontostand prüfen kann.
Definition & meaning
A Geldautomat is an electronic telecommunications device that enables customers of a financial institution to perform financial transactions without the need for a human cashier, clerk, or bank teller. The most common function is withdrawing cash from a bank account.
In English, it is commonly known as an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) or a cash machine.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der Geldautomat). The plural form is die Geldautomaten.
- Word origin: It is a compound word consisting of two parts:
- Geld: meaning "money".
- Automat: meaning "machine" or "vending machine".
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Bankautomat (a direct synonym often used interchangeably).
- Cash-Point (a term sometimes used in German, borrowed from English).
- Geldausgabeautomat (a more formal or technical term for a cash dispensing machine).
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Geldautomat befindet sich neben der Bank.noun
The ATM is located next to the bank.
Leider ist der Geldautomat im Supermarkt kaputt.noun
Unfortunately, the ATM in the supermarket is broken.
Am Geldautomaten kannst du rund um die Uhr Geld abheben.noun
You can withdraw money from the ATM around the clock.
Der Geldautomat hat meine Karte nicht zurückgegeben.noun
The ATM did not return my card.
Vor dem Geldautomaten warten schon drei Leute.noun
Three people are already waiting in front of the ATM.
Ich suche einen Geldautomaten in der Nähe.noun
I'm looking for an ATM nearby.
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