No. 4,814 in German
abfall
"Abfall" means "waste," "garbage," or "refuse" in English.
In a sentence
Der Abfall wird jeden Montag vom Müllabfuhr abgeholt.
The waste is collected by the garbage disposal every Monday.
Here, 'Abfall' refers to waste or garbage in the context of disposal and environmental management.
Der Apfel fiel vom Baum ab und wurde zu Abfall.
The apple fell from the tree and turned into waste.
In this sentence, 'Abfall' signifies biological or organic waste resulting from decomposition.
Der Abfall in der Produktion ist durch effizientere Prozesse reduziert worden.
The waste in production has been reduced through more efficient processes.
In this context, 'Abfall' is used metaphorically to indicate inefficiencies or unusable by-products in industrial production.
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