putzen
clean · brush
Etwas sauber machen, indem man Schmutz entfernt.
The German word "putzen" is a verb that means "to clean" or "to tidy up".
Similar words in German include:
- "reinigen" (to clean),
- "säubern" (to clean, make clean),
- "aufräumen" (to tidy up).
Differences:
- "Reinigen" generally implies a thorough or industrial-level cleaning.
- "Säubern" can also be used more broadly, similar to "reinigen", but might sometimes be used in specific contexts (e.g., wound cleaning).
- "Aufräumen" specifically refers to tidying up or organizing, not necessarily cleaning existing dirt or grime.
Thus, "putzen" primarily deals with the act of cleaning off dirt or impurities from surfaces and objects.
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Examples
Er putzt gerade das Auto.verb
He is currently cleaning the car.
Du musst das Zimmer putzen.verb
You need to clean the room.
Gestern haben die Kinder die Fenster geputzt.verb
Yesterday the children cleaned the windows.
Wann hast du dir die Zähne geputzt?verb
When did you brush your teeth?
Nach dem Essen putze ich die Küche.verb
After eating, I clean the kitchen.
Bitte putzt eure Schuhe vor der Tür.verb
Please clean your shoes outside the door.
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