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German Phrase

Wo ist der Geldautomat zum Einzahlen?

/voː ɪst deːɐ̯ ˈɡɛltˌʔaʊ̯toːm t͡suː ˈaɪ̯nˌtsaːlən/
Meaning"Where is the ATM for depositing?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks for the location of a cash‑deposit machine. It literally means “Where is the ATM for depositing?” and is used when you need to put cash into your account rather than just withdraw it.

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When to use

Use this phrase in a bank lobby, at a train station, or when you’re looking at a map of ATMs. It’s especially handy in Germany where many ATMs only dispense cash and a separate “Einzahl‑Automat” may be available.

✦Grammar Breakdown

WoistderGeldautomatzumEinzahlen?

1

Wo

Interrogative adverb meaning “where”, used to ask about location.

2

ist

3rd‑person singular present of sein (“to be”). In questions it follows the interrogative word.

3

der Geldautomat

Masculine noun (der) meaning “ATM / cash machine”. The article agrees with gender, case (nominative) and number.

4

zum

Contraction of zu + dem; introduces a purpose clause with an infinitive (e.g., zum Einzahlen = “for depositing”).

5

Einzahlen

Infinitive verb meaning “to deposit (money)”. After zum it functions like a noun describing the purpose.

🗨In Conversation

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Wo ist der Geldautomat zum Einzahlen?

Where is the ATM for depositing?

Er steht gleich neben dem Eingangsbereich, neben den Schließfächern.

It’s right next to the entrance area, next to the lockers.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Wo ist der Geldautomat zu Einzahlen?

    After zu the article contracts to zum (zu + dem). Using zu Einzahlen is ungrammatical.

  • Wo ist der Geldautomat zum Einzahlen?

    If you want to ask politely, you can use „Wo finde ich…“ or „Gibt es hier…“; the literal „Wo ist…“ sounds a bit abrupt in a formal setting.

  • Wo ist der Bankautomat zum Einzahlen?

    In some regions people say „Bankautomat“ instead of „Geldautomat“. Both are understood, but „Geldautomat“ is the more common term nationwide.

↔Alternatives

  • Wo finde ich den Geldautomaten zum Einzahlen?

    Where can I find the cash‑deposit ATM?

  • Gibt es hier einen Geldautomaten zum Einzahlen?

    Is there a cash‑deposit ATM here?

  • Können Sie mir sagen, wo ich Geld einzahlen kann?

    Can you tell me where I can deposit money?

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Cultural Tip

In many German cities the majority of ATMs (Geldautomaten) are “Nur‑Auszahl‑Automaten”. If you need to deposit cash you’ll often have to go inside a bank branch or look for a special “Einzahl‑Automat”. Some banks also allow cash deposit via a teller only. Knowing the phrase helps you ask staff for directions and avoid the common surprise of finding an ATM that only dispenses money.