waste

/weɪst/

noun

odpady

/ɔdˈpadɨ/· rzeczownik

Also

marnotrawstwo(n)

Definition

Unwanted or unusable material, or the act of using something carelessly or inefficiently.

Examples

We need to reduce household waste.

Musimy zmniejszyć ilość odpadów domowych.

It's a waste of time to argue with him.

Kłócenie się z nim to marnotrawstwo czasu.

Synonyms

rubbish garbage extravagance

Collocations

nuclear wastefood wastewaste of time

verb

marnować

/marnɔˈvat͡ɕ/· czasownik

Also

tracić

Definition

To use or spend something carelessly, unnecessarily, or inefficiently.

Examples

Don't waste food.

Nie marnuj jedzenia.

You're wasting your time trying to convince him.

Marnujesz swój czas, próbując go przekonać.

Synonyms

squander misusefritter away

Collocations

waste timewaste moneywaste energy

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