automaat

== Dutch == === Alternative forms === automaton (obsolete) automatum (obsolete) === Etymology === Borrowed from Ancient Greek αὐτόματον (autómaton). Subsequently influenced by French automate. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌɑu̯.toːˈmaːt/, /ˌoː.toːˈmaːt/ Hyphenation: au‧to‧maat Rhymes: -aːt === Noun === automaat m (plural automaten, diminutive automaatje n) a machine that performs automated tasks an automatic, a car with an automatic transmission an automaton a vending machine ==== Derived terms ==== automatenhal drankautomaat geldautomaat verkoopautomaat ==== Related terms ==== automatiek ==== Descendants ==== → Indonesian: otomat → Papiamentu: outomat