German word

Mülltonne

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmʏlˌtɔnə/

Meaning

  • feminine noungarbage bin

Example

Am Montag leeren wir die Mülltonnen.

On Monday, we empty the garbage bins.

Illustration for Mülltonne (garbage bin)

More examples

Stell bitte die Mülltonne bis 6 Uhr an die Straße.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • die Mülltonne an die Straße stellen

    put the garbage bin out on the street

  • die Mülltonne leeren

    empty the garbage bin

  • die Mülltonne aufstellen

    set up the garbage bin

Similar words

Mülleimer: A small container kept indoors for waste from kitchens or rooms.
Biotonne: A large bin reserved for organic waste such as food scraps and garden cuttings.
Restmülltonne: A large designated container for household waste that cannot be recycled.
Müllcontainer: A large waste container placed in shared or public areas for collection by truck.

Definition in German

Ein außen stehender Sammelbehälter für entsorgte Abfälle, der von der Gemeinde oder der Müllabfuhr geleert wird.

Word origin

Mülltonne is a compound of Müll, meaning waste, and Tonne, meaning a large container or bin.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • Mülltonnenaufstellungplacement of garbage binsnoun
  • Mülltonnenstandortgarbage bin locationnoun

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