bankamatik
/bankamatic/from spelling rules
In Turkish, the English phrase "atm" is translated as bankamatik. Wiktionary also lists ATM.
Meaning: (banking) automated teller machine (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| bankamatik | /bankamatic/ (from spelling rules) |
| ATM | /atm/ (from spelling rules) |
The term refers to an automated teller machine used for banking services.
What does it mean word for word?
The word bankamatik is a portmanteau created from the words banka (bank) and otomatik (automatic), literally meaning "bank machine".
How does it change in a sentence?
When pluralizing the acronym ATM, attach the suffix after an apostrophe to form ATM'ler.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of bankamatik is /bankamatic/. The sounds are similar to the English words: /b/ as in [b]out, /n/ as in [n]ot, /k/ as in [c]ore, /m/ as in [m]uch, /i/ as in cr[ee]k and /c/ as in s[k]ew.
Did you know?
- The term bankamatik is actually a brand name that became a generic noun, much like how many English speakers use 'Kleenex' for any tissue.
- In Turkey, the phrase bankamatiğe gitmek literally means 'to go to the ATM' but is often used as a social excuse to step away from a group for a moment.
- Turkish speakers may use the word kart in the same sentence as bankamatik to refer to both a physical debit card and the act of using the machine.
Examples in context
- Nerede bir ATM var?Where's an ATM?This sentence shows how to ask for the location of an ATM.Tatoeba #4243985 by duran, translation #4059007 by CK
- Yakınlarda ATM var mı?Is there an ATM near here?This sentence is useful for asking if an ATM is located nearby.Tatoeba #6997312 by tulin, translation #6922493 by CK
- ATM, kredi kartını yuttu.The ATM swallowed the credit card.This sentence describes a situation where an ATM has swallowed a credit card.Tatoeba #2673782 by Gulo_Luscus, translation #2635034 by Joseph
- Özür dilerim, yakınlarda bir bankamatik var mı?Excuse me, is there an ATM nearby?
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are walking in the city center and need cash.
- MehmetBildiğin bir bankamatik var mı?Do you know any bankamatik nearby?
- MerveŞu köşedeki bankamatik çalışıyor.The bankamatik on that corner is working.
- MehmetTamam, hemen oraya gidelim.Okay, let's go there right away.
- MerveBen de para çekmeliyim.I should withdraw some money too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “atm” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
