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"ATM" in German: Geldautomat
der Geldautomat
ATM in German is der Geldautomat, a masculine noun. People also say Bankomat in Austria and parts of the south. Geld abheben means to withdraw cash.
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How to pronounce Geldautomat
Say it
GELT-ow-too-maht
/ˈɡɛltʔaʊ̯tomaːt/
GELT-ow-too-maht. Stress -mat. Automat like English with German vowels.
"ATM" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Geldautomat | ATM Standard Germany. | Standard Germany. |
| der Bankomat | ATM Austria / southern use. | Austria / southern use. |
| Geld abheben | to withdraw money What you do at an ATM. | What you do at an ATM. |
| am Geldautomaten | at the ATM Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
How to use Geldautomat in real life
- 1Travel tip
Wo ist der nächste Geldautomat?
Where is the nearest ATM?
Nächste Geldautomat stays masculine.
- 2Out of cash
Ich muss schnell zum Geldautomaten.
I need to get to the ATM quickly.
Zum Geldautomaten uses dative weak ending.
- 3Fees
Dieser Geldautomat nimmt Gebühren.
This ATM charges fees.
Dieser Geldautomat.
Mistakes English speakers make with Geldautomat
Incorrect: das Geldautomat
Correct: der Geldautomat
Geldautomat is masculine.
Incorrect: ATM bitte
Correct: Zum Geldautomaten / Wo ist ein Geldautomat?
Use the German word.
Good to know
Many supermarket and bank foyers have a Geldautomat. Fee warnings matter with foreign cards—Germans check Gebühren before confirming.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before paying cash-only
ChatPal
Siehst du einen Geldautomaten hier?
Do you see an ATM here?
You
Ja, der Geldautomat ist neben der Bank.
Yes, the ATM is next to the bank.
ChatPal
Hebst du am Geldautomaten ab?
Are you withdrawing at the ATM?
You
Genau. Der Geldautomat akzeptiert meine Karte.
Exactly. The ATM accepts my card.
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FAQ
Common questions about "ATM" in German
What gender is Geldautomat?
Masculine: der Geldautomat.
Is Bankomat the same?
Yes, common in Austria and some southern areas.
How do you say withdraw money?
Geld abheben.
How do you say at the ATM?
Am Geldautomaten.
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