German VERB B2 Rank 6874

entsorgen

to dispose of

entsorgen – entsorgte – hat entsorgt

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry entsorgen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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entsorgen vs beseitigen

to remove / eliminate

Beseitigen and entsorgen can both be used when removing waste or pollutants. Beseitigen emphasizes that the disruptive material disappears. Entsorgen more precisely refers to handling it properly or rendering it harmless, so it is especially appropriate for regulated waste disposal.

Visual example for beseitigen
entsorgen

Der Hausmeister entsorgt den Müll anschließend in den vorgesehenen Behältern.

The caretaker then disposes of the trash in the designated containers.

beseitigen

Der Hausmeister beseitigt den Müll aus dem Flur.

The caretaker removes the trash from the hallway.

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