entsorgen
to dispose of
verb ent-ZOR-gen Rare
Origin: back-formation from Entsorgung
Also means
to get rid of
Usage Note
entsorgen is the proper word for disposing of waste, the opposite of versorgen (to supply). It is inseparable and slightly formal: Altöl muss fachgerecht entsorgt werden (used oil must be disposed of properly).
Examples
"Den kaputten Kühlschrank müssen wir fachgerecht entsorgen."
Natural Translation
We have to dispose of the broken fridge properly.
Literal Translation
The broken fridge must we properly dispose-of.
Related Words
- Abfluss drain, plug hole
- Abflussreiniger drain cleaner
- Abzieher squeegee, floor wiper
- Allzweckreiniger all-purpose cleaner, multipurpose cleaner
- Besen broom
- Einzugsreinigung move-in cleaning, pre-tenancy clean
- Entkalkungsmittel descaler, decalcifying agent
- Essigwasser vinegar water (cleaning solution of vinegar and water)
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