die Altpapiertonne
Translation
waste paper bin, paper recycling bin, blue bin
Examples
Die Altpapiertonne wird wöchentlich geleert.
The waste paper bin is emptied weekly.
Wirf die Zeitung bitte in die Altpapiertonne.
Please throw the newspaper in the waste paper bin.
Grammar Patterns
to throw ((sth.)) in the waste paper bin Please throw the newspaper in the waste paper bin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: paper recycling bin, blue bin; Related: Papierkorb (wastepaper basket)
Etymology
A compound of 'Alt' (old) + 'Papier' (paper) + 'Tonne' (bin, barrel). A bin for old paper.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'ton' of 'old paper' going into a bin. The components 'Alt' and 'Papier' are very similar to English.