Der Abfall
Example: Der Abfall muss in die richtige Tonne geworfen werden.
Definition
"Der Abfall" refers to waste or rubbish that is discarded and needs to be disposed of properly, often sorted into specific bins to facilitate recycling or proper environmental management.
Etymology
The word "der Abfall" comes from the German prefix "ab-" meaning 'off' or 'away,' and the verb "fallen," meaning 'to fall.' Together, they originally referred to something that falls away or is cast off, which evolved to mean waste or garbage.
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"Der Abfall" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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