No. 9,378 in German
mehrweg
Reusable.
In a sentence
Ich benutze eine Mehrwegflasche, um Plastikmüll zu reduzieren.
I use a reusable bottle to reduce plastic waste.
In this sentence, 'Mehrweg' is used as an adjective to describe a bottle (Flasche) that can be reused, emphasizing sustainability.
Das Konzept von Mehrwegverpackungen wird in der Gesellschaft immer beliebter.
The concept of reusable packaging is becoming increasingly popular in society.
Here, 'Mehrweg' functions as a compound noun element ('Mehrwegverpackungen') indicating types of packaging designed to be reused multiple times.
Viele Cafés bieten mittlerweile Mehrwegoptionen für ihre Kunden an.
Many cafes now offer reusable options for their customers.
In this case, 'Mehrweg' serves as part of a noun phrase ('Mehrwegoptionen'), describing choices (options) related to reusable items.
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