der Mülleimer, –
trash can
Ein Behälter, in den man Abfälle wirft, damit sie gesammelt und entsorgt werden können.
The German word "Mülleimer" is a noun that means "trash can" or "garbage bin". It is composed of two parts: "Müll," which means "waste" or "garbage," and "Eimer," which means "bucket" or "pail." Therefore, "Mülleimer" literally translates to "waste bucket."
Similar words in German include "Abfalleimer" (trash can), "Container" (mostly referring to larger bins or receptacles), and "„Mülltonne” (garbage bin, often used for larger outdoor bins).
The difference lies in the context and usage: "Mülleimer" typically refers to smaller indoor trash containers, while "Mülltonne" and "Container" usually refer to larger receptacles for outdoor or communal waste collection.
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Examples
Der Mülleimer ist voll.noun
The trash can is full.
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