Usage Note
Kehrschaufel is the dustpan used together with a Handfeger (hand broom) to collect swept-up dust and debris; also called Kehrblech in some regions. The set is commonly referred to as Kehrschaufel und Handbesen.
Examples
"Sie kehrt die Krümel in die Kehrschaufel."
Natural Translation
She sweeps the crumbs into the dustpan.
Literal Translation
She sweeps the crumbs into the dustpan.
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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