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What does otomat mean here? Is it the same as otomatik?
Otomat is a noun meaning a vending machine or an automated dispensing machine (e.g., ticket machine). Otomatik is an adjective meaning automatic. You can also hear longer phrases like otomatik satış makinesi, but otomat is the natural, concise word.
What does the suffix in arızalanınca mean?
The suffix -ınca/-ince forms a temporal clause meaning “when/once/whenever.” So arızalanınca = “when it malfunctions/breaks down.” This converb itself doesn’t carry tense; the main verb (geldi, past) sets the overall time.
Why use arızalanmak instead of bozulmak?
Both can work. Arızalanmak is a bit more technical/formal for devices (“to malfunction”). Bozulmak is broader—“to break down,” “to get spoiled,” “to go bad.” For a machine, bozulunca is common and perfectly natural; arızalanınca just sounds a tad more technical.
Could I say Otomat arızalandığında instead of arızalanınca?
Yes. -dığında/-diğinde also means “when.” Arızalandığında is slightly more formal or explicit (“at the time when it malfunctioned”), while arızalanınca often feels a bit more like “upon malfunctioning/as soon as it malfunctioned.” In most contexts, they’re interchangeable.