cleaner

• 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 eine Person bezeichnet, deren Beruf die Reinigung ist, oder einen Stoff bzw. ein Gerät, das zum Reinigen verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a person whose occupation is cleaning, or a substance or device used for cleaning.

1. Cleaning productA2formal

   A substance or preparation used for cleaning surfaces, objects, or materials.

   Reinigungsmittel

   • She used a glass cleaner to remove the smudges.
   • The kitchen cleaner effectively removes grease.
   • I need to buy a new floor cleaner for the tiles.

   Synonymecleanserdetergent

2. Dry-cleaning operatorB1formal

   A person who runs or works in a dry-cleaning business.

   Mitarbeiter einer chemischen Reinigung

   • The cleaner at the shop pressed my suit perfectly.
   • He took his coat to the cleaner for a stain removal.
   • The cleaner said the dress would be ready by tomorrow.

   Synonymedry cleaner

3. Cleaning professionalA2formal

   A person whose job is to clean buildings, homes, or other spaces.

   Reinigungskraft

   • The office cleaner comes every evening after work.
   • She works as a cleaner at the local hospital.
   • The cleaner vacuumed the carpets and dusted the furniture.

   Synonymecharwomancleaning ladycustodianhousekeeperjanitormaid