English–German

“garbage bin” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmʏlˌtɔnə/

Example

Am Montag leeren wir die Mülltonnen.

On Monday, we empty the garbage bins.

Illustration for Mülltonne (garbage bin)

How to say “garbage bin” in German

“Garbage bin” in German is Mülltonne.

A lidded outdoor container stands ready for a collection truck to empty on waste-collection day.

Full entry for Mülltonne: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Mülltonne

Stell bitte die Mülltonne bis 6 Uhr an die Straße.

Please put the garbage bin out on the street by 6 o'clock.

Tips for using Mülltonne

  • Mülltonne is feminine, with the plural Mülltonnen: die Mülltonne and die Mülltonnen.

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