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Wellpappe
German → American English
American English
Corrugated cardboard
Mehrlagiger Karton mit gewellter Mittelschicht, der vor allem als Verpackungsmaterial verwendet wird.
Die Bücher wurden in Wellpappe verschickt.Wellpappe is a mass noun in German and is usually used for packaging material; in everyday speech, people may also say Karton for a cardboard box, but the materials are not exactly the same.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Wellpappe mean in English?
Wellpappe means corrugated cardboard or corrugated board.
Is Wellpappe the same as Karton?
Not exactly. Wellpappe is the corrugated material used for boxes and packaging, while Karton can refer more generally to cardboard or a box.
How do you use Wellpappe in a sentence?
You can say: Die Ware wurde in Wellpappe verpackt. = The goods were packed in corrugated cardboard.