Het afval
Example: Het afval moet in de juiste container worden gegooid.
Definition
"Het afval" refers to waste or garbage that needs to be properly disposed of, often in designated containers, to maintain cleanliness and environmental health. It encompasses unwanted or discarded materials from households, businesses, or industries.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het afval" comes from the verb 'afvallen,' meaning to fall off or drop away. Originally, it described things that fell away or were discarded, which evolved into the modern meaning of waste or refuse. Did you know that "afval" literally suggests something that 'falls away' from usefulness?
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"Het afval" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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