Reinigungskraft

cleaning operative, cleaner

noun ray-NI-gungs-kraft Rare

Usage Note

Reinigungskraft is the standard neutral job title for a cleaner in formal contexts; the older Putzfrau (cleaning lady) is colloquial and gendered. Reinigungskraft is used in job advertisements and employment contracts across all sectors.

Examples

"Die Reinigungskraft putzte das Büro jeden Morgen vor Arbeitsbeginn."

Natural Translation

The cleaner cleaned the office every morning before the start of work.

Literal Translation

The cleaning operative cleaned the office every morning before work start.

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