현금 자동 입출금기
hyeon'geum jadong ipchulgeumgi
The English phrase "atm" is translated into Korean as 현금 자동 입출금기 (hyeon'geum jadong ipchulgeumgi). Wiktionary also lists 에이티엠 (eitiem).
Meaning: (banking) automated teller machine (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 현금 자동 입출금기 | hyeon'geum jadong ipchulgeumgi |
| 에이티엠 | eitiem |
This term refers to an automated teller machine used for banking. In many modern urban areas, simply saying "ATM" in English is often understood by younger generations, though it is written in Hangul as 에이티엠.
What does it mean word for word?
The formal term 현금 자동 입출금기 breaks down into 현금 (cash), 자동 (automatic), 입출금 (deposit and withdrawal) and 기 (machine).
How do you pronounce it?
hyeon'geum jadong ipchulgeumgi
Did you know?
- When looking for an ATM, you might see the term CD기 (CD machine) on older devices, which stands for 'Cash Dispenser' rather than 'Compact Disc'.
- The word 현금 (cash) shares the exact same Hanja characters as the term for 'actual money', though in a different historical context, it could also refer to a 'black zither' if the characters were read differently.
- In Korea, many ATMs are located inside convenience stores rather than inside bank branches, making them accessible 24 hours a day.
Examples in context
- 영수증은 현금자동지급기로 인쇄됩니다.The receipt is printed by the ATM.
- ATM에서 돈을 인출하다.To withdraw money from the ATM.
- 현금 자동 입출금기가 어디에 있어요?hyeongeum jadong ipsulgeumgi-ga eodi-e isseoyo?Where is the automated teller machine?
- 은행 안에 현금 자동 입출금기가 있어요.eunhaeng ane hyeongeum jadong ipsulgeumgi-ga isseoyo.There is an automated teller machine inside the bank.
- 현금 자동 입출금기를 찾아야 해요.hyeongeum jadong ipsulgeumgi-reul chajaya haeyo.I need to find an automated teller machine.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Dohyun are at a shopping mall.
- 서연 Seo-yeon도현 씨, 현금 자동 입출금기가 어디 있어요?Dohyun ssi, hyeongeum jadong ipchulgeumgiga eodi isseoyo?Dohyun, where is the ATM?
- 도현 Do-hyeon저기 편의점 옆에 있어요.jeogi pyeonuijeom yeope isseoyo.It is over there next to the convenience store.
- 서연 Seo-yeon아, 찾았어요. 고마워요!a, chajasseoyo. gomawoyo!Oh, I found it. Thank you!
- 도현 Do-hyeon천만에요. 얼른 다녀오세요.cheonmaneyo. eolleun danyeooseyo.You're welcome. Go ahead quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “atm” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 자동, 현금, CC BY-SA 4.0.
