English–German

“tidy up” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯fʁɔɪ̯mən/

Example

Ich räume mein Zimmer auf.

I'm tidying up my room.

Illustration for aufräumen (tidy up)

How to say “tidy up” in German

“Tidy up” in German is aufräumen.

A cluttered room becomes usable as belongings are sorted, put away, or removed.

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

Example sentences with aufräumen

Bevor Gäste kommen, sollte man die Küche aufräumen.

Before guests come, one should tidy up the kitchen.

Tips for using aufräumen

  • The prefix separates in main clauses, as in 'Ich räume mein Zimmer auf', but stays attached in forms such as 'aufgeräumt'.

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