Usage Note
auslüften refers to opening windows or taking items outside so that stale air, odours, or moisture can escape. Germans commonly die Wohnung auslüften (air out the flat) each morning—a strongly ingrained habit. Distinct from lüften (ventilate briefly).
Examples
"Lass uns die Bettdecken auf dem Balkon auslüften."
Natural Translation
Let's air out the duvets on the balcony.
Literal Translation
Let us the duvets on the balcony air-out.
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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