Müllbeutel

bin bag

noun MUEL-boy-tel Rare

Also means

rubbish bag

Usage Note

Müllbeutel is a plastic bag inserted into a waste bin to collect rubbish. Plural Müllbeutel (unchanged). Extremely common German household item; purchased in rolls or boxes. Distinct from Mülltüte (a thinner variant).

Examples

"Die Müllbeutel liegen unter der Spüle."

Natural Translation

The bin bags are under the sink.

Literal Translation

The rubbish-bags lie under the sink.

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