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cardboard in German

cardboard in German is Pappe, Karton — cardboard means a stiff, heavy paper material used to make boxes and packaging.

cardboard in German

Pappe
noun
A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.
Karton
noun
A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.

What does "cardboard" mean?

  1. noun A stiff, heavy paper material used to make boxes and packaging.
    "They packed the dishes in a large cardboard box."
  2. adj Lacking depth or realism; flat and unconvincing.
    "Critics complained the movie's villain felt like a cardboard character."
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cardboard in a sentence

  • They packed the dishes in a large cardboard box.
  • Please flatten the cardboard before you put it in the recycling bin.
  • Critics complained the movie's villain felt like a cardboard character.
  • The play was fun, but most of the minor roles felt like cardboard figures.

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What is "cardboard" in German?
"cardboard" in German is Pappe, Karton. cardboard means: A stiff, heavy paper material used to make boxes and packaging.
How do you use "cardboard" in a sentence?
Example: "They packed the dishes in a large cardboard box." In German, "cardboard" is Pappe, Karton.
Are there other ways to say "cardboard" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "cardboard": Pappe, Karton.
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