der Geldautomat
ATM
A machine where you can withdraw cash from your own account using a bank card.
EXAMPLE
Ich muss noch schnell zum Geldautomaten, bevor die Geschäfte schließen.
I still need to quickly go to the ATM before the shops close.
der Geldautomat
ATM
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Meanings
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Word composition
'Geldautomat' (ATM) is a compound noun made up of 'Geld' (money) and 'Automat' (machine). So it is literally a machine for money.
EXAMPLE
Der nächste Geldautomat ist gleich um die Ecke.
The nearest ATM is just around the corner.
Correct prepositions
Pay attention to the prepositions: you go 'zum Geldautomaten' (to the ATM, direction), you stand 'am Geldautomaten' (at the ATM, location), and you get money 'aus dem Geldautomaten' (from the ATM, source).
EXAMPLE
Kannst du auf dem Weg nach Hause am Geldautomaten anhalten?
Can you stop at the ATM on the way home?
Typical action
The most common action at an ATM is described with the separable verb 'Geld abheben' (to withdraw money).
EXAMPLE
Ich muss Bargeld abheben, weil das Restaurant keine Karten akzeptiert.
I need to withdraw cash because the restaurant doesn't accept cards.
In real life
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