When to use vending machine in Korean

When to use it

A vending machine (자판기) is a machine that sells drinks, snacks, or small items. You put in money or use a card, then choose what you want. People often use this word when talking about buying something quickly at school, stations, or outside buildings.

Example sentences

1. 우리 아파트 1층에 자판기가 있어요.

   There is a vending machine on the first floor of our apartment building.

2. 학교 앞 자판기에서 물을 샀어요.

   I bought water from the vending machine in front of the school.

3. 공원에 자판기가 있어서 편해요.

   There is a vending machine in the park, so it is convenient.

4. 자판기에 동전을 넣었어요.

   I put coins into the vending machine.

5. 기차역 자판기에서 커피를 마셨어요.

   I had coffee from the vending machine at the train station.

6. 엄마, 자판기에서 주스 사도 돼요?

   Mom, can I buy juice from the vending machine?