German Phrase
Der Geldautomat ist direkt draußen.
Meaning
Literally, 'The ATM is right outside.' It tells the listener that the cash machine is located just outside the building, not inside. The word 'direkt' adds emphasis that there is no distance to walk.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are giving directions to a visitor, answering a question about where to find an ATM, or describing the location of a cash machine in a public place.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DerGeldautomatistdirektdraußen
Der (definite article)
Used for masculine nouns in nominative case; matches the gender and case of 'Geldautomat'.
Geldautomat (noun)
Masculine noun meaning 'ATM' or 'cash machine'. In nominative singular it takes the article 'der'.
ist (sein)
Third‑person singular present of the verb 'to be', used for location statements.
direkt (adverb)
Means 'right' or 'directly', modifies the following location adverb.
draußen (adverb of place)
Indicates an outdoor location; can be contrasted with 'drinnen' (inside).
🗨In Conversation
Entschuldigung, wo finde ich den nächsten Geldautomat?
Excuse me, where can I find the nearest ATM?
Der Geldautomat ist direkt draußen, neben dem Haupteingang.
The ATM is right outside, next to the main entrance.
✕Common Mistakes
Der Geldautomat ist direkt außen.
The correct adverb for 'outside' is 'draußen'; 'außen' is not used in modern German.
Der Geldautomat befindet sich ist direkt draußen.
When using 'befinden sich', you must change the verb form; mixing 'ist' with 'befinden' is incorrect.
Der Geldautomat ist im draußen.
If you omit 'direkt', the meaning is still clear, but learners sometimes add an unnecessary preposition like 'im' before 'draußen'.
↔Alternatives
Der Geldautomat befindet sich direkt draußen.
The ATM is located right outside.
Der Geldautomat steht direkt vor dem Gebäude.
The ATM stands right in front of the building.
Der Geldautomat ist gleich draußen.
The ATM is just outside.
Cultural Tip
In many German cities ATMs are often placed outside bank branches or in shopping centre entrances, so saying 'draußen' is common. If you want to stress that the machine is outside the building but still on the premises, you can also say 'außerhalb des Gebäudes'. Remember that 'draußen' can also refer to a general outdoor area, so adding a landmark (e.g., 'neben dem Haupteingang') makes the direction clearer.