die Wegwerfwindel
disposable diaper
A diaper that is thrown away after one use and is not washed or reused.
EXAMPLE
Für die Reise haben wir genügend Wegwerfwindeln eingepackt.
We packed enough disposable diapers for the trip.
die Wegwerfwindel
disposable diaper
die Wegwerfwindel, die Wegwerfwindeln
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wegwerfwindeln |
| genitive | der Wegwerfwindel |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Wegwerfwindel | die Wegwerfwindeln |
| accusative | die Wegwerfwindel | die Wegwerfwindeln |
| dative | der Wegwerfwindel | den Wegwerfwindeln |
| genitive | der Wegwerfwindel | der Wegwerfwindeln |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Wegwerfwindel' is made up of 'wegwerfen' (to throw away) and 'Windel' (diaper). The component 'Wegwerf-' indicates a diaper intended for one-time use.
EXAMPLE
Für den Urlaub kauften wir eine große Packung Wegwerfwindeln.
We bought a large pack of disposable diapers for our vacation.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as 'kaufen' (to buy), 'benutzen' (to use), 'wechseln' (to change), and 'entsorgen' (to dispose of) are frequently used with 'Wegwerfwindel'. The phrase 'eine Wegwerfwindel wechseln' (to change a disposable diaper) is also very common in everyday life.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Mittagessen musste ich meinem Sohn eine Wegwerfwindel wechseln.
After lunch, I had to change my son's disposable diaper.
Quantity expressions
In everyday life, 'Wegwerfwindel' is often used with quantity or packaging expressions, for example 'eine Packung' (a pack), 'mehrere' (several), or 'genügend Wegwerfwindeln' (enough disposable diapers). This is especially useful when describing shopping or supplies.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben nur noch drei Wegwerfwindeln zu Hause.
We only have three disposable diapers left at home.
In real life
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