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waste

waste

Meaning of waste

English

use inefficiently

Deutsch

Ressourcen, Zeit oder Geld ineffizient und ohne Nutzen verbrauchen

waste

Pronunciation

British English
/weɪst/
American English
/weɪst/

waste with German translation

waste usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We shouldn't waste water.

Wir sollten kein Wasser verschwenden.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

He doesn't waste his money.

Er verschwendet sein Geld nicht.

waste synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between waste, blow (money), throw away, fritter away, and spend

B
🇬🇧English
blow (money)

informal: spend a lot of money fast

B2often

ENHe blew his bonus on gadgets the same week he got paid.

🇬🇧English

figurative: lose a chance or money carelessly

A2often

ENDon't throw away clothes that can be mended.

Advanced: broader words

F
🇬🇧English
fritter away

waste gradually on small things

B2rare word

ENHe frittered away his savings on small, unnecessary purchases.

🇬🇧English

neutral: use money or time, not necessarily badly

A2very often

ENI spend two hours commuting every day.

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waste belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does waste mean?

use inefficiently

How do you pronounce waste?

waste is pronounced [weɪst].

How is waste used in a sentence?

Wir sollten kein Wasser verschwenden. Translation: We shouldn't waste water.

Is waste part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, waste can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is waste part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, waste can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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