German

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Etymology

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From Pfand (pawn; deposit) +‎ Flasche (bottle).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpfantˌflaʃə/ (standard)
  • IPA(key): /ˈfantˌflaʃə/ (northern and central Germany)
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Pfand‧fla‧sche

Noun

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Pfandflasche f (genitive Pfandflasche, plural Pfandflaschen)

  1. deposit bottle, returnable bottle
    Synonym: Mehrwegflasche
    Antonym: Einwegflasche

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