De automaat
Example: Bij de automaat kun je kaartjes kopen voor de trein.
Definition
"De automaat" refers to a vending machine or automated device used for purchasing tickets or goods, often found in public places like train stations, allowing people to buy items such as train tickets quickly and without human assistance.
Etymology
The word "de automaat" comes from the Greek word 'automatos,' meaning 'self-acting' or 'self-moving.' It was adopted into Dutch to describe machines that operate automatically, often dispensing products or services without manual intervention. Did you know? Early automata were mechanical devices designed to imitate human actions.
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"De automaat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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the ticket machine