noun
ATM, cash dispenser
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Bankomat means ATM or cash dispenser. Masculine noun (der Bankomat), plural die Bankomaten. It follows the weak n‑declension: accusative den Bankomaten, genitive des Bankomaten. No special preposition. Common in Austria and parts of German-speaking Europe; often used interchangeably with Bancomat.
Examples
Der nächste Bankomat ist gleich um die Ecke.
The next ATM is just around the corner.
Die Wartung des Bankomats wurde verschoben, weil Ersatzteile aus dem Ausland verspätet ankamen.
The maintenance of the ATM was postponed because spare parts from abroad arrived late.
Am Bankomat kann man mit Karte Bargeld abheben.
You can withdraw cash with a card at the ATM.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture the cash slot and keypad of a Bankomat with a person taking out cash.
Bank + omat (like 'automat') — think 'bank-automat'.
Der Bankomat — masculine like other '-omat' machines (der Automat).
Notes
Common term in Austria and parts of Germany; similar to Bancomat. Used for the machine that dispenses cash.