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die Entsorgung

disposal, waste disposal, removal

Die Entsorgung von Sondermüll ist teuer.

The disposal of hazardous waste is expensive.

Wer ist für die Entsorgung des Abfalls zuständig?

Who is responsible for the disposal of the waste?

((von+3)) disposal of sth. The disposal of nuclear waste is a problem.

Synonyms: Beseitigung, Müllabfuhr; Antonyms: Versorgung, Anschaffung

From 'ent-' (removal) + 'Sorge' (care, worry) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally 'de-worrying' or getting rid of something you have to care for.

You 'ENTsorgen' (dispose of) things you no longer want to 'sorgen' (worry) about.

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