die Tonne, –
bin · ton · barrel
Ein großes Behältnis, das zum Aufbewahren oder Transportieren von Dingen, oft Abfall, verwendet wird.
The German word "Tonne" is a noun and mainly has two meanings. The first is "ton," referring to a unit of weight measurement equivalent to 1000 kilograms, or approximately 2204.62 pounds. The second meaning of "Tonne" is "barrel," particularly a large container used for storing or transporting goods.
Words similar in meaning to the first definition ("ton") include "Kilogramm" (kilogram) when considering units of weight, albeit much smaller. For the second definition ("barrel"), similar words could include "Fass" (barrel, usually referring to containers like casks for wine or beer).
The differences largely depend on the specific context in which "Tonne" is being used: whether in scenarios involving weighing (where metric comparisons apply) or in the logistics and storage industries (where container types are considered). Thus, understanding which "Tonne" is being referred to involves interpreting either logistical settings or measurements of weight.
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Examples
Wir haben eine große Tonne im Garten stehen.noun
We have a big bin standing in the garden.
Eine Tonne wiegt oft mehrere hundert Kilogramm.noun
A ton often weighs several hundred kilograms.
Stellst du die gelben Tonnen heute raus?noun
Are you putting the yellow bins out today?
Früher standen viele blaue Tonnen vor dem Haus.noun
There used to be many blue bins in front of the house.
Der Deckel der Tonne ist kaputt.noun
The lid of the barrel is broken.
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