English–German

“clean” in German

German

Alsosauber · reinigen · säubern

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʊt͡sn̩/

Example

Ich putze das Zimmer.

I clean the room.

Illustration for putzen (clean)

How to say “clean” in German

“Clean” in German is putzen.

A cloth, sponge, or brush turns a dusty surface into a clean, sometimes shiny one.

Full entry for putzen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with putzen

Morgens putze ich mir die Zähne.

In the morning, I brush my teeth.

Tips for using putzen

  • Putzen removes dirt, whereas aufräumen primarily means putting things away or restoring order.

Other German words for “clean”

Die Küche ist sauber.

The kitchen is clean.

Ich reinige das Zimmer.

I clean the room.

Ich säubere das Haus jeden Samstag.

I clean the house every Saturday.

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