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"Trash" in German: Müll
der Müll
Trash in German is der Müll, masculine. Take it out with den Müll rausbringen. A bin is die Mülltonne.
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How to pronounce Müll
Say it
mül
/mʏl/
mül. Short ü like “ew” with rounded lips. Soft double l feel.
"Trash" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Müll | trash / garbage Default mass noun. | Default mass noun. |
| Müll rausbringen | to take out the trash Chore phrase. | Chore phrase. |
| die Mülltonne | trash can / dumpster Bin. | Bin. |
| in den Müll | in the trash Throwing away. | Throwing away. |
How to use Müll in real life
- 1Chore
Kannst du den Müll runterbringen?
Can you take the trash down?
Den Müll accusative.
- 2Kitchen
Der Müll stinkt schon wieder.
The trash already stinks again.
Der Müll.
- 3Sorting
Glas gehört nicht in den Müll.
Glass does not belong in the trash.
In den Müll.
Mistakes English speakers make with Müll
Incorrect: die Müll
Correct: der Müll
Müll is masculine.
Incorrect: die Trash
Correct: der Müll
Use Müll.
Good to know
German recycling is serious: paper, plastic, bio, and Restmüll. Abfall is a near synonym; Müll is the everyday word at home.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Apartment chore night
ChatPal
Ist der Müll voll?
Is the trash full?
You
Ja, der Müll muss raus.
Yes, the trash has to go out.
ChatPal
Ich nehme den Müll mit runter.
I will take the trash down with me.
You
Danke. Neuer Müllbeutel liegt unter der Spüle.
Thanks. A new trash bag is under the sink.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Trash" in German
What gender is Müll?
Masculine: der Müll.
Take out the trash?
Den Müll rausbringen / runterbringen.
Trash can?
Die Mülltonne / der Mülleimer.
Abfall?
Near synonym; Müll is more everyday at home.
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