der Container
Translation
container, shipping container, dumpster
Examples
Der Container wird auf das Schiff geladen.
The container is being loaded onto the ship.
Wirf den Müll in den Container.
Throw the rubbish in the container.
Grammar Patterns
to load ((sth.)) into a container ((et4)) ((in+4)) to load sth. into a container We are loading the crates into the container.
to take ((sth.)) out of a container ((et4)) ((aus+3)) to take sth. out of a container He is taking the goods out of the container.
Similar Words
Behälter (receptacle), Kiste (crate), Box (box)
Etymology
From English 'container', from the verb 'to contain'. Ultimately from Latin 'continere' (to hold together).
Memory Tips
It's the same word as in English. A container 'contains' things. Just remember its German gender: 'der Container'.