NOUN
Abfall/ˈapˌfal/waste; rubbish; refuse
Abfall is a German noun that means waste, rubbish, or refuse. It is pronounced /ˈapˌfal/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Abfälle".
Definitions
1.unwanted or unusable material, usually after use(materials, environment)
a.general trash or garbage
Trenne bitte Abfall und Papier beim Recyceln.—Please separate waste and paper when recycling.
b.industrial or chemical waste
Die Fabrik produziert gefährliche Abfälle.—The factory produces hazardous waste.
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, rubbish, 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.
