Abfalleimer

waste bin

noun AP-fal-eye-mer Rare

Also means

rubbish bin

Usage Note

Abfalleimer is the household waste bin, typically kept in the kitchen. Plural Abfalleimer (unchanged). Distinct from Mülltonne (large outdoor bin). A Schwingdeckeleimer is a variant with a swing lid.

Examples

"Der Abfalleimer in der Küche muss geleert werden."

Natural Translation

The waste bin in the kitchen needs to be emptied.

Literal Translation

The waste-bin in the kitchen must be emptied.

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