clean

• Frei von Schmutz, Flecken oder Verunreinigungen; auch moralisch einwandfrei, sittlich rein oder unschuldig.

Free from dirt, marks, or stains; morally pure or innocent.

1. Free from dirtA1formal

   Not dirty; free from marks, stains, or unwanted substances.

   Sauber

   • She always keeps her kitchen clean.
   • The hotel room was spotlessly clean.
   • Please make sure your hands are clean before eating.

   Synonymehygienicimmaculatepuresanitaryspotlesssterileunsoiledunsulliedwashed

   Antonymedirtyfilthygrimymuckysoiledstainedunclean

2. Morally pureB2formal

   Free from corruption, guilt, or immoral behavior.

   Moralisch rein

   • He has a clean record with the police.
   • They want a clean government without corruption.
   • She lived a clean and honest life.

   Synonymechastedecenthonorableinnocentpurerighteousuprightvirtuous

   Antonymecorruptdefiledguiltyimmoralimpuresinfultaintedunclean

3. Simple and neatB1informal

   Having a smooth, simple, and uncluttered appearance.

   Schlicht und ordentlich

   • The website has a clean design.
   • I like the clean lines of this modern furniture.
   • His handwriting is very clean and easy to read.

   Synonymeminimalneatsimplesleeksparestreamlinedtidytrimuncluttered

   Antonymeclutteredelaboratefussymessyornate

4. Free from drugs or alcoholB2informal

   Not using or addicted to drugs or alcohol.

   Clean

   • He has been clean for five years now.
   • She decided to get clean after the accident.
   • Staying clean requires a lot of support and willpower.

   Synonymeabstinentcleardrug-freesoberstraight

   Antonymeaddicteddrunkhighintoxicatedstonedusing

• Adverb, das „vollständig“ oder „gründlich“ bedeutet und umgangssprachlich zur Verstärkung dient; kann auch „sauber, ordentlich“ heißen. Die Form stimmt mit dem Adjektiv überein und wird im Deutschen nicht mit -ly gebildet.

An adverb meaning "completely" or "thoroughly," often used informally for emphasis. It can also mean "in a clean manner." The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending in certain uses.

1. Completely or entirelyB2informal

   Used to emphasize that something is done completely or without exception.

   Völlig

   • I clean forgot about the appointment.
   • He clean missed the target.
   • She clean ignored my advice.

   Synonymeabsolutelyaltogethercompletelyentirelyfullyperfectlyquitethoroughlytotallyutterlywholly

2. In a clean mannerA2formal

   In a way that is free from dirt, marks, or stains.

   Sauber

   • Please wipe the table clean after dinner.
   • The room was swept clean.
   • He cut the paper clean along the line.

   Synonymecleanlyimmaculatelyspotlessly

   Antonymedirtilyfilthilyuncleanly

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang bezeichnet, Schmutz, Verunreinigungen oder unerwünschte Stoffe von etwas zu entfernen.

A noun referring to the act of removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted substances from something.

1. Act of cleaningA2informal

   The process of making something free from dirt or mess.

   Reinigung

   • The house needs a good clean before the guests arrive.
   • I gave the kitchen a quick clean this morning.
   • He does a thorough clean of his car every weekend.

   Synonymecleaningrinsescrubsweepwashwipe

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Schmutz, Flecken oder Unordnung von etwas zu entfernen.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing dirt, marks, or mess from something.

1. Remove dirt or messA1formal

   To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess by washing, wiping, or brushing.

   Reinigen

   • She cleaned the kitchen after dinner.
   • He cleaned his shoes before entering the house.
   • Please clean the windows; they are very dirty.

   Synonymebrushcleansedustmoprinsescrubsweeptidyvacuumwashwipe

   Antonymebefoulcontaminatedirtyfoulpollutesoilstain

2. Organize or tidyA2formal

   To remove unnecessary items and make a place neat and orderly.

   Aufräumen

   • I need to clean my desk before starting work.
   • They cleaned the garage and threw away old boxes.
   • She spent the weekend cleaning her room.

   Synonymeneatenorganizespruce upstraightentidy

   Antonymeclutterdisarrangedisordermess

3. Remove illegal or harmful thingsB2informal

   To remove something illegal, harmful, or undesirable from a place or system.

   Säubern

   • The police cleaned the streets of drug dealers.
   • The company cleaned up its act after the scandal.
   • They cleaned the river of toxic waste.

   Synonymecleanseexpurgatepurgepurifyscrub

   Antonymecontaminatecorruptpollutetaint

Phrasal-Variantenclean outclean up