automat

Automat (Swedish) – English Definition:

1. Automaton / Machine: Refers to a machine that operates automatically or a device that performs a task without human intervention. For example, a vending machine, ticket machine, or any mechanical device that functions on its own.

2. Vending Machine: In everyday usage, "automat" is often used to mean a vending machine – a machine that dispenses items like snacks, beverages, tickets, or money when you insert coins, bills, or cards.

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Similar Words / Synonyms:

• Maskin – General word for "machine." "Maskin" is broader and may include both automatic and manually operated machines.
• Vendingmaskin – Specifically "vending machine." "Automat" is more colloquial or shorter form.
• Robot – Refers to a robot or automated device, typically more advanced and programmable than a simple "automat."

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Summary:

• Automat = automatic machine/device.
• Commonly used for vending machines.
• Less general than "maskin," less specific than "robot."