die Tonne
Translation
ton, tonne, barrel, bin
Examples
Der Elefant wiegt mehrere Tonnen.
The elephant weighs several tons.
Wirf den Müll bitte in die Tonne.
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
Die Regentonne im Garten ist voll.
The rain barrel in the garden is full.
Grammar Patterns
to throw ((sth.)) in the bin ((et4)) in die Tonne werfen Throw the old chair in the bin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Fass (barrel), der Behälter (container); Antonyms: -
Etymology
From Latin 'tunna' (cask, barrel).
Memory Tips
Imagine putting something that weighs a 'ton' into a large 'bin' (Tonne).