Putzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Putzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to clean", "to wipe" or "to scrub".

Essential properties of "putzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: putzen
Simple past: putzte
Participle: geputzt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "putzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To clean a surface"

Definition: "To clean something, especially a surface, by removing dirt or dust."
Translation(s): to clean, to wipe, to scrub
Synonym(s): Reinigen, Säubern
Antonym(s): Verschmutzen
Related word(s): Sauberkeit, Reinigung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss das Haus jeden Samstag putzen.I have to clean the house every Saturday.
Sie putzt die Fenster sehr gründlich.She cleans the windows very thoroughly.
Er putzt seine Schuhe täglich.He cleans his shoes daily.

2.) "To brush teeth"

Definition: "To brush or clean one's teeth."
Translation(s): to brush teeth, to clean teeth
Synonym(s): Zähne putzen, Zähne reinigen
Related word(s): Zahnbürste, Zahnpasta

📝 Some usage examples:

Kinder sollten ihre Zähne zweimal täglich putzen.Children should brush their teeth twice a day.
Er putzt seine Zähne nach jeder Mahlzeit.He brushes his teeth after every meal.
Vergiss nicht, deine Zähne vor dem Schlafengehen zu putzen.Don't forget to brush your teeth before going to bed.

3.) "To clean a weapon"

Definition: "To clean a weapon, especially a firearm."
Translation(s): to clean a weapon, to clean a gun
Synonym(s): reinigen, pflegen
Antonym(s): verschmutzen
Related word(s): Waffe, Gewehr

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Soldat putzt sein Gewehr nach jedem Einsatz.The soldier cleans his rifle after every mission.
Es ist wichtig, die Waffe regelmäßig zu putzen.It is important to clean the weapon regularly.
Er putzt die Pistole in der Werkstatt.He cleans the pistol in the workshop.

4.) "To polish shoes"

Definition: "To polish something, especially shoes."
Translation(s): to polish, to shine
Synonym(s): polieren
Related word(s): Schuhcreme, Bürste

📝 Some usage examples:

Er putzt seine Schuhe jeden Morgen.He polishes his shoes every morning.
Sie putzt die Stiefel bis sie glänzen.She polishes the boots until they shine.
Ich putze meine Lederschuhe regelmäßig.I regularly polish my leather shoes.

5.) "To pluck a bird"

Definition: "To pluck a bird of its feathers."
Translation(s): to pluck a bird, to clean a bird (of feathers)
Synonym(s): rupfen
Related word(s): Vogel, Federn

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Köchin putzt den Truthahn vor dem Kochen.The cook plucks the turkey before cooking.
Er putzt die Ente gründlich.He plucks the duck thoroughly.
Sie putzt das Huhn in der Küche.She plucks the chicken in the kitchen.

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