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clean in Afrikaans

clean in Afrikaans is skoon — clean means free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.

clean in Afrikaans

skoon
adj
not having used mind-altering or mood-changing substances
skoon
adj
not dirty

What does "clean" mean?

  1. adj Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
    "Make sure your hands are clean before you start cooking the dinner."
  2. adj Free of drugs, alcohol, or (of a criminal record) offenses.
    "The athlete passed every test and was declared clean by the officials."
  3. adj Done smoothly and without flaws or errors.
    "The diver made a clean entry into the water with barely a splash."
  4. verb To remove dirt from something, or to tidy up a space.
    "I always clean my glasses with a soft cloth to avoid scratches."
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clean in a sentence

  • Make sure your hands are clean before you start cooking the dinner.
  • She put on a clean shirt before the interview.
  • The athlete passed every test and was declared clean by the officials.
  • He's been clean for three years now.

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What is "clean" in Afrikaans?
"clean" in Afrikaans is skoon. clean means: Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
How do you use "clean" in a sentence?
Example: "Make sure your hands are clean before you start cooking the dinner." In Afrikaans, "clean" is skoon.
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