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Abfall

English translation of Abfall

waste

Abfall is the German word for waste. It is used to describe any kind of unwanted or unusable material, such as trash, garbage, or rubbish. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is worthless or not useful, such as wasted time or wasted resources.


Example sentences using: Abfall

Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in den Mülleimer.

English translation of Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in den Mülleimer.

Please throw the trash in the trash can.

This sentence is a polite request telling someone to throw the trash into a trash bin. The word 'Abfall' here is used to refer to garbage or trash.

Abfall kann recycelt werden, um die Umwelt zu schützen.

English translation of Abfall kann recycelt werden, um die Umwelt zu schützen.

Waste can be recycled to protect the environment.

This sentence states that waste or 'Abfall' can be recycled with the purpose of protecting the environment. It highlights the importance of recycling.

Abfallprodukte können oft wiederverwendet werden.

English translation of Abfallprodukte können oft wiederverwendet werden.

Waste products can often be reused.

This sentence emphasizes on the possibilities of reusing waste products or 'Abfallprodukte'. It underlines the value in materials that are often regarded as trash.

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