Usage Note
Fensterputzen (also written as a verb: Fenster putzen) is a classic household chore often associated with spring cleaning. It is a nominalized infinitive and used without an article in statements like Heute ist Fensterputzen.
Examples
"Das Fensterputzen überlassen sie einem professionellen Reiniger."
Natural Translation
They leave the window cleaning to a professional cleaner.
Literal Translation
The window-cleaning leave they to a professional cleaner.
Related Words
- Abfluss drain, plug hole
- Abflussreiniger drain cleaner
- Abzieher squeegee, floor wiper
- Allzweckreiniger all-purpose cleaner, multipurpose cleaner
- Besen broom
- Einzugsreinigung move-in cleaning, pre-tenancy clean
- Entkalkungsmittel descaler, decalcifying agent
- Essigwasser vinegar water (cleaning solution of vinegar and water)
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