Where does “Abfallcontainer” come from?
Abfallcontainer (German) comes from German Abfall, from Middle High German abfal.
Ancestry of “Abfallcontainer”, step by step
Abfallcontainer traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via German Abfall
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Abfall | waste, garbage, rubbish, litter; decrease,... |
| 2 | Middle High German | abfal | — |
via German Container
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Container | a big container made of metal |