clean in Latin
clean in Latin is mundus, pūrus, tersus — clean means free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
clean in Latin
mundus
Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
pūrus
Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
tersus
Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
mundo
(transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
purgo
(transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
tergeo
(transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
ordinō
(transitive) To tidy up, make a place neat.
What does "clean" mean?
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adj Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
"Make sure your hands are clean before you start cooking the dinner."
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adj Free of drugs, alcohol, or (of a criminal record) offenses.
"The athlete passed every test and was declared clean by the officials."
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adj Done smoothly and without flaws or errors.
"The diver made a clean entry into the water with barely a splash."
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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 Latin?
"clean" in Latin is mundus, pūrus, tersus. 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 Latin, "clean" is mundus, pūrus, tersus.
Are there other ways to say "clean" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 7 translations listed for "clean": mundus, pūrus, tersus, mundo, purgo, tergeo.
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