mopping

unzählbar

A noun referring to the act of cleaning a floor or surface with a mop, typically using water and a cleaning solution.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das den Vorgang des Wischens oder Reinigens von Böden oder Oberflächen mit einem Mopp oder Wischmopp bezeichnet, meist unter Verwendung von Wasser und Reinigungsmittel.

1. Cleaning with a mop A2 formal

   The act of cleaning a floor using a mop and water or cleaning solution.

   • Mopping the kitchen floor is part of her daily routine.
   • He finished mopping the hallway before lunch.
   • The janitor does the mopping every evening.

   🇩🇪Bodenwischen

   Synonyme: swabbing

• moppings plural form
• moppings' possessive plural form
• mopping's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning a surface with a mop, or wiping away liquid or dirt.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine Oberfläche mit einem Mopp oder Wischmopp zu reinigen oder Flüssigkeit bzw. Schmutz abzuwischen.

1. Clean with a mop A2 formal

   To wash or wipe a floor or surface using a mop.

   • She mopped the kitchen floor after dinner.
   • He mopped up the spilled water with a cloth.
   • The janitor mops the hallway every morning.

   🇩🇪Mit dem Mopp wischen

   Synonyme: cleanspongeswabwashwipe

2. Wipe away liquid B1 informal

   To remove liquid from a surface by wiping.

   • He mopped his brow with a handkerchief.
   • She mopped the sweat from her face after the run.
   • They mopped up the sauce from the table.

   🇩🇪Abwischen

   Synonyme: blotmop upsoak upspongeswabwipe

3. Make a sad face B2 informal british

   To make a sad or sulky expression by pushing out one's lower lip.

   • The child mopped when told to go to bed.
   • He sat in the corner, mopping and sulking.
   • She mopped her lip in disappointment.

   🇩🇪Schmollmund ziehen

   Synonyme: pout

   Antonyme: grinsmile

• mopped past participle
• mopped past simple
• mopping present participle
• mops third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: mop up