Leergut
dasNounempty containers (returns)
English translations
- 01
deposit bottles
- 02
returnable bottles
- 03
empties
Word details
- German meaning
- Leergut bezeichnet leere Flaschen, Dosen oder andere Behälter, die zur Wiederverwendung oder zum Recycling zurückgegeben werden.
- English meaning
- Leergut refers to empty bottles, cans, or other containers that are returned for reuse or recycling.
- Synonym
- Pfandflaschen
- German example
- Ich bringe das Leergut zum Supermarkt zurück.
- English example
- I'm taking the empties back to the supermarket.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Leergut
- Plural Form
- die Leergüter
Related words
- Leergutautomat
Reverse vending machine
- Pfandautomat
Reverse vending machine
Example sentences with “Leergut”
Ich muss das Leergut zurückbringen. (I have to return the empties.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Leergut neuter?
Yes, it is neuter (das). It is usually used as a collective noun.