Recycling Basics
The act of using materials again instead of throwing them away.
What is recycle?
You can throw rubbish there
What is a rubbish bin?
A recyclable material, often used to make bottles or food storage containers.
The act of giving things/money to someone in need.
What is donate?
Your aunt or uncle’s child (nõbu)
Who is a cousin?
A place where you return bottles and cans for money.
What is a buy-back centre?
A group of things lying together in a messy way (for example, clothes)
What is a pile?
A glass container used for food (such as soup, jam).
What is a jar?
The act of putting things into separate groups
What is sort?
A piece of furniture where clothes are kept
What is a wardrobe?
Special containers for collecting recyclable materials
What is a recycling bank?
The act of cleaning your carpet with a special machine
What is hoover?
A metal container for drinks.
What is a can?
Past tense of “think.”
A cup used for hot drinks.
What is a mug?
The act of keeping something (for ex, food or money) for later use.
What is save?
The act of making something neat and organized.
What is tidying / sorting out / cleaning?
A material used for windows and bottles
What is glass?
To look at something/someone for a long time
What is stare?
Shoes worn for sports.
What are trainers?
Everything that is thrown away.
What is rubbish?
To look after something carefully.
What is check?
How do you call it when something (for example, clothes) is too small? (kitsas)
What is tight?
Past form of “sit.”
What is sat?
How do you call a person in your family?
Who is a relative?