German Conversation · Level 13
89 words
German word
sauber
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzaʊ̯bɐ/
Meaning
- adjectiveclean
Example
Die Küche ist sauber.
The kitchen is clean.
More examples
Bitte halte das Bad sauber.
Please keep the bathroom clean.
Core concept
A fresh surface or object that looks cared for and free of dirt, marks, and clutter.
Common phrases
sauber sein
be clean
sauber halten
keep clean
sauber wirken
look clean
Similar words
ordentlich: Neatly arranged and free of disorder.
rein: Free of dirt or unwanted substances; pure.
Definition in German
Ohne Flecken oder Verunreinigungen; ordentlich und gepflegt.
Word origin
The modern form continues Middle High German sūber, from Old High German sūbar, while the word's deeper origin remains uncertain.
Usage tips
- Before a noun, sauber takes an adjective ending, as in eine saubere Küche, but it stays sauber after sein.