der Abfall
Translation
waste, rubbish, garbage, trash
Examples
Bitte trennen Sie den Abfall sorgfältig.
Please separate the waste carefully.
Bei der Produktion entsteht viel Abfall.
A lot of waste is generated during production.
Grammar Patterns
den Abfall trennen to separate the waste Please separate the waste carefully.
den Abfall entsorgen to dispose of the waste You have to dispose of the waste properly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Müll, der Unrat
Etymology
From the verb 'abfallen' (to fall off, to drop). It refers to what has 'fallen off' or been discarded.
Memory Tips
Think of leaves that 'fall off' ('abfallen') a tree. They become waste or litter on the ground.