noun
der Abfalleimer, –
trash can
Ein Behälter, in den man Müll wirft.
The German word "Abfalleimer" is a compound noun made of two parts:
- Abfall = waste, garbage
- Eimer = bucket, pail
Abfalleimer means trash bin or waste basket, a container for collecting garbage.
Similar words:
- Mülleimer (trash bin)
- Abfallsammler (waste collector/bin)
- Papierkorb (wastepaper basket)
Difference:
- Abfalleimer and Mülleimer are largely interchangeable, both meaning a container for waste.
- Papierkorb specifically refers to a bin used for paper waste.
- Abfallsammler is more formal or technical, often for large bins or containers.
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Examples
Der Abfalleimer ist voll.noun
The trash can is full.
Ein Abfalleimer steht in der Ecke des Raumes.noun
A trash can is standing in the corner of the room.
Im Büro befindet sich ein großer Abfalleimer.noun
There is a large trash can in the office.
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