Vocabulary
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Papierkorb
/paˈpiːɐ̯ˌkɔʁp/· noun· Pl. die Papierkörbe
waste-paper basket; (computer) recycle bin
Under the desk — and on the computer screen.
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Forms
- Singular
- der Papierkorb
- Plural
- die Papierkörbe
- Genitiv
- des Papierkorbs
One word, many lives
Tap a meaning. Real German isn't a dictionary translation.
Papierkorb
waste-paper basket
Der Papierkorb steht unter dem Schreibtisch.
The waste-paper basket is under the desk.
Word family
Papierkorbdas Papierpaperder Korbbasketdas Altpapierwaste paper (for recycling)
Common combinations
- in den Papierkorb werfento throw into the bin
- den Papierkorb leerento empty the bin
- im Papierkorbin the recycle bin
Similar & opposite
≈ Synonyms
der Mülleimer
Real examples
- Der Papierkorb ist voll.The waste-paper basket is full.
- Die alten Briefe sind im Papierkorb.The old letters are in the bin.
- Der Papierkorb steht neben dem Schrank.The waste-paper basket is next to the cupboard.
