noun
die Verpackung, -en
packaging
Etwas, das um ein Produkt gemacht wird, damit es geschützt ist und man es leichter tragen oder verkaufen kann.
The German word "Verpackung" is a noun meaning "packaging" or "wrapping".
- It is composed of "Packung" meaning "package" or "packing".
- The prefix "Ver-" often indicates a process or result, here pointing to the action of packing or enclosing.
Similar words:
- "Einhüllung" (wrapping, covering)
- "Umverpackung" (outer packaging)
- "Behälter" (container)
Differences:
- "Verpackung" refers to the general concept or material used to pack something.
- "Einhüllung" emphasizes wrapping more tightly or in layers.
- "Umverpackung" specifically highlights an outer layer of packaging.
- "Behälter" usually refers to a container with a fixed shape and often reusable.
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Examples
Beim Recycling trenne ich die alten Verpackungen sorgfältig.noun
When recycling, I carefully separate the old packaging.
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