Frühjahrsputz

spring cleaning

noun FRUEH-yaars-pootz Rare

Usage Note

Frühjahrsputz is the seasonal deep-cleaning of a home at the start of spring. It is a firmly established cultural tradition in Germany and the term is widely understood. It also appears metaphorically: politischer Frühjahrsputz ('political spring clean').

Examples

"Beim Frühjahrsputz werden auch die Fenster geputzt."

Natural Translation

During spring cleaning the windows are also cleaned.

Literal Translation

At-the spring-cleaning are also the windows cleaned.

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