noun
die Mülltonne, -n
garbage can · trash can · garbage bin
Ein großer Behälter, in den man Abfälle wirft und der meist draußen steht.
The German word "Mülltonne" is a compound noun made up of:
- Müll: meaning "garbage" or "trash"
- Tonne: meaning "bin" or "barrel"
So, Mülltonne refers to a garbage bin or trash container.
Similar words:
- Mülleimer (trash can, usually smaller and indoor)
- Abfalleimer (waste bin)
- Restmüllcontainer (residual waste container)
Difference:
- Mülltonne usually refers to larger outdoor bins for household waste collection.
- Mülleimer is smaller and often used indoors.
- Abfalleimer is a more general term for waste bins.
Make “Mülltonne” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Die Mülltonne ist voll.noun
The garbage can is full.
Neben dem Haus steht eine Mülltonne.noun
Next to the house stands a garbage can.
Eine Mülltonne wird jeden Dienstag geleert.noun
A trash can is emptied every Tuesday.
Die Mülltonnen wurden gestern abgeholt.noun
The garbage bins were collected yesterday.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad