afvalbak

afvalbak

Trash can.

Here, 'afvalbak' is used as a noun to refer to a container for trash, representing a physical object.

Ik gooi mijn afval in de afvalbak.

I throw my trash in the trash can.

In this sentence, 'afvalbak' denotes the specific container for refuse and emphasizes its condition a day prior.

De afvalbak was gisteren nog helemaal leeg.

The trash can was completely empty yesterday.

Here, 'afvalbak' again functions as a noun referring to the object, with emphasis on replacing it due to damage.

We moeten een nieuwe afvalbak kopen, want de oude is kapot.

We need to buy a new trash can because the old one is broken.