Also means
food storage box (portable)
Usage Note
Mitnehmerbox is a reusable or disposable container for taking leftovers or packed meals. Reusable Mehrweg-Mitnehmerboxen of glass or plastic with locking lids are widely sold in German supermarkets as a sustainability alternative.
Examples
"Sie packte die Reste vom Mittagessen in eine Mitnehmerbox für den nächsten Tag."
Natural Translation
She packed the leftovers from lunch into a takeaway container for the next day.
Literal Translation
She packed the leftovers from the lunch into a takeaway box for the next day.
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