der Unrat
Translation
rubbish, refuse, garbage, filth
Examples
Der ganze Unrat muss beseitigt werden.
All the rubbish must be cleared away.
Er warf seinen Unrat einfach auf die Straße.
He just threw his rubbish onto the street.
Grammar Patterns
to clear away ((the rubbish)) All the rubbish must be cleared away.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Müll, Abfall, Schmutz; Antonyms: Schatz (treasure), Wertgegenstand (valuable item)
Etymology
From 'un-' (bad/negation) + the old German word 'Rat' (household goods, provisions). So it means 'useless stuff' or 'bad things'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'un-tidy'. The word 'Unrat' sounds a bit like 'un-rat', something you wouldn't want a rat near, i.e., garbage.