German word

Entsorgung

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntˈzɔɐ̯gʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine noundisposal

Example

Die Entsorgungen alter Elektrogeräte sind oft kostenlos.

The disposal of old electrical appliances is often free.

Illustration for Entsorgung (disposal)

More examples

Viele Gemeinden informieren über die richtige Entsorgung von Sondermüll.

Many municipalities provide information about the proper disposal of hazardous waste.

Core concept

A labeled waste item entering an organized route for collection, treatment, recycling, or final removal.

Common phrases

  • umweltgerechte Entsorgung

    environmentally sound disposal

  • Entsorgung von Altgeräten

    disposal of old appliances

  • gesetzliche Regelungen zur Entsorgung

    legal regulations on disposal

Similar words

Abfall: Waste generated through household or commercial activities.
Müll: Routine household or shop waste intended to be thrown away.
Sperrmüll: Bulky waste that cannot fit into ordinary garbage bags.
Recycling: Recovering usable materials from waste for further use.

Definition in German

Entsorgung bezeichnet das fachgerechte Entfernen von nicht mehr benötigten Gegenständen unter Beachtung von Umwelt- und Rechtsvorschriften.

Word origin

Entsorgung is the noun derived from entsorgen, which combines ent- for removal with sorgen, meaning to care for or provide for.

Usage tips

  • Entsorgung is feminine, so standard forms include die Entsorgung and die Entsorgungen; the plural refers to separate disposal operations or cases.

Other meanings

  • waste treatmentnoun

Opposites

  • Aufbewahrungstoragenoun

Related words

  • Entsorgerwaste disposal contractornoun
  • Entsorgungsfirmawaste disposal companynoun
  • Entsorgungspflichtdisposal obligationnoun

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