noun
der Wertstoffhof, ¨-e
recycling center
The German word "Wertstoffhof" is a compound noun made up of:
- Wertstoff: meaning "recyclable material" or "valuable material" (from Wert = value and Stoff = material/substance)
- Hof: meaning "yard" or "courtyard" (often used for a designated area or site)
Meaning:
A Wertstoffhof is a recycling center or collection point where recyclable or valuable waste materials (like glass, paper, metal) are brought for sorting and recycling.
Similar words:
- Recyclinghof (recycling yard)
- Sammelstelle (collection point)
Differences:
- Wertstoffhof emphasizes the collection of valuable recyclable materials for reuse.
- Recyclinghof broadly focuses on recycling activities but may not always highlight the "valuable material" aspect.
- Sammelstelle is more general and can refer to any collection point, not necessarily for recyclables.
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Examples
Max bringt das alte Papier zum Wertstoffhof.noun
Max brings the old paper to the recycling center.
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