entsorgen
Translation
to dispose of, to get rid of
Examples
Der Müll wird fachgerecht entsorgt.
The rubbish is disposed of properly.
Er hat die alten Akten entsorgt.
He disposed of the old files.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to dispose of sth. One must dispose of hazardous waste correctly.
Similar Words
wegwerfen (to throw away), beseitigen (to eliminate)
Etymology
From the prefix ent- (removal, away) and sorgen (to care for). Literally 'to de-care for' something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ent-' like 'end' and 'sorgen' like 'sorrow'. You 'end the sorrow' of having unwanted items by disposing of them.