Also means
to suck
Usage Note
saugen in a household context almost always means vacuuming (staubsaugen). The shortened colloquial form saugen (rather than staubsaugen) is natural and common: Ich muss noch saugen means 'I still have to vacuum'. Also the literal meaning 'to suck' in other contexts.
Examples
"Bevor die Gäste kommen, muss er noch schnell saugen."
Natural Translation
Before the guests arrive he still needs to quickly vacuum.
Literal Translation
Before the guests come he still must quickly vacuum.
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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