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clean in German

clean in German is sauber, rein, clean — clean means free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.

clean in German

sauber
adj
Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
rein
adj
Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
clean
adj
Free from (or showing no signs of) corrupt, unlawful, and/or sinister conduct or connections (and (of criminal, driving, etc. records) therefore without restrictions or penalties).
sauber
adj
Free from (or showing no signs of) corrupt, unlawful, and/or sinister conduct or connections (and (of criminal, driving, etc. records) therefore without restrictions or penalties).
rein
adj
Pure, especially morally or religiously.
sauber
adj
Pure, especially morally or religiously.
sauber
adj
putzen
verb
(transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
reinigen
verb
(transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
säubern
verb
(transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
abwischen
verb
(transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
putzen
verb
(transitive) To tidy up, make a place neat.
aufräumen
verb
(transitive) To tidy up, make a place neat.
putzen
verb
(intransitive) To make things clean in general.
reinigen
verb
(intransitive) To make things clean in general.
säubern
verb
(intransitive) To make things clean in general.

What does "clean" mean?

  1. adj Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
    "She put on a clean shirt before the interview."
  2. adj Free of drugs, alcohol, or (of a criminal record) offenses.
    "He's been clean for three years now."
  3. adj Done smoothly and without flaws or errors.
    "It was a clean landing despite the crosswind."
  4. verb To remove dirt from something, or to tidy up a space.
    "Can you clean the bathroom before the guests arrive?"

clean in a sentence

  • She put on a clean shirt before the interview.
  • The kitchen counters were spotlessly clean.
  • He's been clean for three years now.
  • She kept a clean driving record for two decades.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "clean" in German?

"clean" in German is sauber, rein, clean. clean means: Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.

How do you use "clean" in a sentence?

Example: "She put on a clean shirt before the interview." In German, "clean" is sauber, rein, clean.

Are there other ways to say "clean" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "clean": sauber, rein, clean, putzen, reinigen, säubern.

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