English–German
“vacuum” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtaʊ̯pˌzaʊ̯gn̩/
Example
Wir haben gestern die Treppe staubgesaugt.
We vacuumed the stairs yesterday.
How to say “vacuum” in German
“Vacuum” in German is staubsaugen.
A vacuum cleaner traces the floor, carpet, or upholstery and removes its fine surface dirt.
Example sentences with staubsaugen
Am Wochenende sollte man regelmäßig staubsaugen.
At the weekend, one should vacuum regularly.
Tips for using staubsaugen
- The activity can take an accusative object, as in die Treppe staubsaugen ('vacuum the stairs'), rather than requiring a preposition.