This is the 10109th most frequent German word.
patronen
"Patronen" in German means "cartridges" or "refills," often used for items like printer ink or ammunition.
Here, 'patronen' refers to ink or toner cartridges used in printers.
Die Druckerpatronen sind leer.
The printer cartridges are empty.
In this sentence, 'patronen' again refers to cartridges, implying it can be recycled items, often in an environmental context.
Die alten Patronen werden recycelt.
The old cartridges are being recycled.
Here, 'patronen' describes ammunition cartridges used with a firearm.