noun🔗ShareAbfall, Müll, UnratExcess of material, useless by-products or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish."The factory discarded a lot of waste material from the production process. "Die Fabrik entsorgte viel Abfallmaterial aus dem Produktionsprozess.materialenvironmenteconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAusscheidung, ExkrementeExcrement or urine."The cage was littered with animal waste"Der Käfig war mit tierischen Ausscheidungen übersät.bodyphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEin Ödland, Ein wüstes Gebiet, WildnisA waste land; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert."The abandoned farm turned into a waste after the family moved away. "Die verlassene Farm verwandelte sich in eine Wildnis, nachdem die Familie weggezogen war.geographyenvironmentnatureareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÖdland, EinödeA place that has been laid waste or destroyed."The old factory became a waste after the company closed. "Die alte Fabrik wurde nach der Schließung des Unternehmens zur Einöde.disasterareaplaceenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrachland, ÖdlandA large tract of uncultivated land."The farmer bought land, a large waste, to plant crops. "Der Bauer kaufte Land, eine große Brachfläche, um Feldfrüchte anzubauen.geographyareanatureenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrachland, ÖdlandThe part of the land of a manor (of whatever size) not used for cultivation or grazing, nowadays treated as common land."The village's waste land was eventually turned into a community park. "Das Brachland des Dorfes wurde schließlich in einen Gemeindepark umgewandelt.propertyagricultureenvironmentareahistoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWeite, AusdehnungA vast expanse of water."The vast waste of the ocean is home to many different species of fish. "Die weite Ausdehnung des Ozeans beherbergt viele verschiedene Fischarten.geographyoceanenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbraum, HaldeA disused mine or part of one."The old coal mine became a waste after the company stopped extracting coal. "Die alte Kohlenmine wurde zu einer Halde, nachdem das Unternehmen die Kohleförderung eingestellt hatte.geologyindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerschwendung, VergeudungThe action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use."Her life seemed a waste"Ihr Leben schien eine Verschwendung zu sein.economyenvironmentactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerschwendung, ÜberflussLarge abundance of something, specifically without it being used."The store had a vast waste of unsold sweaters. "Der Laden hatte einen riesigen Überfluss an unverkauften Pullovern.amountenvironmenteconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerfall, VerschwendungGradual loss or decay."The slow waste of the old car's engine parts was evident in its unreliable performance. "Der langsame Verfall der Motorteile des alten Autos zeigte sich in seiner unzuverlässigen Leistung.physiologymedicinebiologyconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerfall, VerschwendungA decaying of the body by disease; wasting away."The child's illness resulted in a noticeable waste of muscle. "Die Krankheit des Kindes führte zu einem deutlichen Verfall der Muskeln.diseasebodymedicinephysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerwüstung, ZerstörungDestruction or devastation caused by war or natural disasters; See "to lay waste""The devastating flood caused significant waste to the town's infrastructure. "Die verheerende Flut richtete erhebliche Verwüstungen an der Infrastruktur der Stadt an.disasterwarenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchädigung, WertminderungA cause of action which may be brought by the owner of a future interest in property against the current owner of that property to prevent the current owner from degrading the value or character of the property, either intentionally or through neglect."The homeowner's waste of the property, by allowing the roof to fall into disrepair, caused legal problems for the future owners. "Die Schädigung des Eigentums durch den Hausbesitzer, indem er zuließ, dass das Dach verfiel, verursachte rechtliche Probleme für die zukünftigen Eigentümer.propertylawvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSediment, AblagerungMaterial derived by mechanical and chemical erosion from the land, carried by streams to the sea."The river carried a lot of waste from the hillside down to the ocean. "Der Fluss trug viel Sediment vom Hang ins Meer.geologyenvironmentgeographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUnbebaut, unbewohntUncultivated, uninhabited."The farmer's field remained a waste area, unused and overgrown with weeds. "Das Feld des Bauern blieb eine unbebaute Gegend, ungenutzt und überwuchert mit Unkraut.environmentgeographynatureplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareÖd, unfruchtbarBarren; desert."The desert landscape was a waste of sand and rock, offering no vegetation. "Die Wüstenlandschaft war eine öde Ansammlung von Sand und Felsen, die keine Vegetation bot.geographyenvironmentnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAusschuss, fehlerhaft, überflüssigRejected as being defective; eliminated as being worthless; produced in excess."The factory rejected the waste plastic containers because they were flawed. "Die Fabrik lehnte die fehlerhaften Plastikbehälter ab, weil sie fehlerhaft waren.economybusinessindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareÜberflüssig, unnötigSuperfluous; needless."The meeting was filled with waste information that didn't help us solve the problem. "Das Treffen war voller überflüssiger Informationen, die uns nicht halfen, das Problem zu lösen.valuequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharetrostlos, düsterDismal; gloomy; cheerless."The meeting was a waste; the atmosphere was dismal and everyone felt gloomy. "Das Treffen war trostlos; die Atmosphäre war düster und alle fühlten sich niedergeschlagen.emotionattitudecharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchade, bedauerlichUnfortunate; disappointing."The project was a waste of time and effort. "Das Projekt war schade um die Zeit und Mühe.attitudeemotionnegativeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerwüsten, zerstörenTo devastate, destroy"The fire completely wasted the old school building. "Das Feuer verwüstete das alte Schulgebäude vollständig.disasterenvironmentwaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerschwenden, vergeudenTo squander (money or resources) uselessly; to spend (time) idly."We wasted millions of dollars and several years on that project."Wir haben Millionen von Dollar und mehrere Jahre für dieses Projekt verschwendet.economytimevalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTöten, ermordenTo kill; to murder."The jealous classmate tried to waste the star athlete's reputation. "Der eifersüchtige Klassenkamerad versuchte, den Ruf des Star-Athleten zu ruinieren.actionpolicemilitarywaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerbrauchen, verschwenden, vergeudenTo wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out."The constant arguing between siblings was slowly wasting away their parents' patience. "Das ständige Streiten zwischen den Geschwistern zehrte langsam an der Geduld ihrer Eltern.energymaterialenvironmenteconomyindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbmagern, verkümmernGradually lose weight, weaken, become frail."The elderly woman was wasting away, becoming weaker and thinner each day. "Die alte Frau magerte ab und wurde jeden Tag schwächer und dünner.medicinephysiologybodydiseaseconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchwinden, abnehmen, vergeudenTo be diminished; to lose bulk, substance, strength, value etc. gradually."The old car's engine began to waste away, losing its power gradually over the years. "Der Motor des alten Autos begann zu schwinden und verlor im Laufe der Jahre allmählich an Leistung.energyphysiologybodyconditionvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchädigen, verwüstenTo damage, impair, or injure (an estate, etc.) voluntarily, or by allowing the buildings, fences, etc., to fall into decay."The careless tenant wasted the property by letting the roof fall into disrepair. "Der nachlässige Mieter schädigte das Anwesen, indem er zuließ, dass das Dach verfiel.propertyenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading