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How do you say "trash can" in German?
der Eimer
In German, "trash can" is der Eimer.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced AY-mer. Same as water-tub, a multipurpose container.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (der Eimer). Plural is Eimer. Context determines if trash or water.
Example sentence
Der Eimer für Müll steht außen.
The trash can stands outside.
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How to remember der Eimer
Eimer is bucket or can. In this context, it holds trash.
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Questions about der Eimer
How do you say "trash can" in German?
In German, "trash can" is der Eimer. It is a noun.
Is der Eimer masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (der Eimer). Plural is Eimer. Context determines if trash or water.
How is der Eimer used in a sentence?
Use der Eimer as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Eimer für Müll steht außen. (The trash can stands outside.).
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