NOUN
Abfall/ˈapˌfal/waste; garbage; refuse
Abfall is a German noun that means waste, garbage, or refuse. It is pronounced /ˈapˌfal/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Abfälle".
Definitions
1.waste material that is thrown away(environment, everyday)
a.rubbish or items discarded as no longer useful
Wir trennen unseren Abfall in Papier, Glas und Restmüll.—We separate our waste into paper, glass, and residual waste.
2.unusable byproduct in production processes(technical, production)
a.material left over from industrial manufacturing
Bei der Produktion entsteht viel Abfall, der entsorgt werden muss.—A lot of waste is produced during manufacturing, which must be disposed of.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Abfall | die Abfälle |
| Genitive | des Abfalls | der Abfälle |
| Dative | dem Abfall | den Abfällen |
| Accusative | den Abfall | die Abfälle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abfall" mean in English?
- "Abfall" means waste, garbage, or refuse. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abfall"?
- "Abfall" is pronounced /ˈapˌfal/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abfall" der, die, or das?
- "Abfall" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Abfall"?
- The plural of "Abfall" is "Abfälle".
- What part of speech is "Abfall"?
- "Abfall" is a noun in German.
