der Abfall, ¨-e
waste · trash
Etwas, das man nicht mehr braucht oder wegwirft, weil es keinen Nutzen mehr hat.
The German word "Abfall" is a noun that means "waste" or "refuse". It is derived from the prefix "Ab," which can mean "off" or "away," combined with "Fall," which means "fall" or "case". Together, "Abfall" refers to material that is discarded or no longer needed.
Similar words in German include "Müll" (trash), "Abfallstoffe" (waste materials), and "Sperrmüll" (bulk waste). The primary difference is that "Müll" is a more general term for trash, while "Abfall" can be used more broadly to refer to any type of waste.
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Examples
Der Abfall gehört in die Mülltonne.noun
The waste belongs in the trash can.
Abfall muss richtig entsorgt werden.noun
Waste must be disposed of properly
Der Abfall gehört in die Tonne.noun
The waste belongs in the bin.
Leute werfen manchmal Abfall in den Park.noun
People sometimes throw trash in the park.
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