noun
der Schrott, -e
junk · scrap
Alte oder kaputte Dinge aus Metall, die man nicht mehr benutzen kann.
The German word "Schrott" is a noun meaning "scrap," "junk," or "scrap metal." It refers to discarded, broken, or useless material, often metal or parts, that are no longer functional.
- Root word: "Schrott" stands alone and does not derive from smaller components.
Similar words:
- Altmetall (old metal)
- Müll (trash)
- Trümmerschutt (rubble, debris)
Difference:
- "Schrott" specifically refers to scrap, especially metals or broken machinery, emphasizing its potential for recycling or repurposing, whereas "Müll" refers more generally to waste or garbage, including non-recyclable trash.
- "Altmetall" is more technical, meaning old metal material primarily for recycling.
- "Trümmerschutt" relates to debris from destruction rather than general scrap.
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Examples
Der alte Computer ist nur noch Schrott.noun
The old computer is just junk now.
Dieser Schrott muss weggebracht werden.noun
This scrap must be taken away.
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