Müllbehälter
waste bin (indoor or outdoor refuse container)
noun MOOL-beh-hel-ter Rare
Also means
trash can
Usage Note
Müllbehälter is a slightly more formal or general term than Mülleimer for a refuse container; it encompasses both small indoor bins and larger wheeled outdoor containers (Mülltonnen). In official contexts such as municipal regulations, Müllbehälter is the preferred term.
Examples
"Im Büro steht unter jedem Schreibtisch ein kleiner Müllbehälter."
Natural Translation
Under each desk in the office there is a small waste bin.
Literal Translation
In-the office stands under each desk a small waste-container.
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