Putzen - translation, pronunciation and examples
do the cleaning
do cleaning tasks
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When to use putzen
заниматься уборкой
заниматься уборкой дома
сегодня заняться уборкой
регулярно заниматься уборкой
заниматься уборкой после работы
putzen usage examples
Сегодня вечером мне нужно заняться уборкой.
Heute Abend muss ich putzen.
Он помогает с уборкой в квартире.
Er hilft beim Putzen in der Wohnung.
Similar words
Very common and informal: to clean up or make something clean. Close to the general meaning of "do the cleaning."
Means to wipe, usually with a cloth, or mop a floor. It names a specific cleaning action, not cleaning in general.
Means to sweep. It is used mainly for floors, yards, or paths where dirt is removed with a broom.
Means to vacuum. It is a very specific cleaning action using a vacuum cleaner on floors, carpets, or furniture.
A broad word meaning to wash or clean with water. It can refer to dishes, floors, cars, the body, or clothes, so it is less specific than "do the cleaning."
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putzen synonyms
What's the difference between putzen / wischen / kehren / staubsaugen / waschen / aufräumen
Very common and informal: to clean up or make something clean. Close to the general meaning of "do the cleaning."
Ich muss noch die Küche saubermachen.
Мне еще нужно убрать на кухне.
Means to wipe, usually with a cloth, or mop a floor. It names a specific cleaning action, not cleaning in general.
Ich muss noch den Tisch wischen.
Мне еще нужно протереть стол.
Means to sweep. It is used mainly for floors, yards, or paths where dirt is removed with a broom.
Ich kehre den Boden in der Küche.
Я подметаю пол на кухне.
Means to vacuum. It is a very specific cleaning action using a vacuum cleaner on floors, carpets, or furniture.
Am Samstag staubsauge ich die Wohnung.
В субботу я пылесошу квартиру.
A broad word meaning to wash or clean with water. It can refer to dishes, floors, cars, the body, or clothes, so it is less specific than "do the cleaning."
Ich muss noch die Fenster waschen.
Мне еще нужно вымыть окна.
Means to tidy up, put things back in order, or make a room neat. It is more about order than removing dirt.
Bitte räum dein Zimmer auf.
Пожалуйста, убери в своей комнате.
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putzen with Russian translation
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How to pronounce putzen and what this word means
putzen translation: do the cleaning. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce putzen
[ˈpʊt͡sn̩]
putzen translation
do the cleaning
putzen examples
Heute Abend muss ich putzen.
putzen transcription
[ˈpʊt͡sn̩]
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Questions about this word
putzen meaning: what does it mean?
Hausarbeiten zur Reinigung erledigen
putzen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
putzen is pronounced as [ˈpʊt͡sn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
putzen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Heute Abend muss ich putzen. Translation: Сегодня вечером мне нужно заняться уборкой.
Is putzen part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?
Yes, putzen (do the cleaning) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is putzen part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, putzen (do the cleaning) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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