Clean - translation, pronunciation and examples
clean
remove dirt
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When to use clean
Please clean the bathroom sink before the next guest arrives.
Could you clean the oven racks? They have grease on them.
clean usage examples
Please clean the bathroom sink before the next guest arrives.
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General verb for removing dirt or making something tidy/ hygienic
To remove dirt using water (and often soap); commonly for clothes, dishes, body
To put things in order; focus on organization rather than deep cleaning
To remove objects or make an area free of items; often emphasises removing obstacles or clutter
To remove dirt or liquid from a surface by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
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What's the difference between clean / wash / tidy / clear / wipe / scrub
General verb for removing dirt or making something tidy/ hygienic
I need to clean the kitchen before guests arrive.
Мне нужно убрать/почистить кухню перед приходом гостей.
To remove dirt using water (and often soap); commonly for clothes, dishes, body
She washes the dishes after dinner.
Она моет посуду после ужина.
He tidied the books on the shelf.
Он привёл книги на полке в порядок.
To remove objects or make an area free of items; often emphasises removing obstacles or clutter
Clear the table after dinner, please.
Убери/освободи стол после ужина, пожалуйста.
Wipe the spill with a towel.
Вытри пролитое полотенцем.
She had to scrub the burnt pan for ten minutes.
Ей пришлось тереть/отчищать пригоревшую сковороду 10 минут.
He mopped the kitchen floor after dinner.
Он помыл пол на кухне шваброй после ужина.
I need to vacuum the living room carpet.
Мне нужно пропылесосить ковёр в гостиной.
She dusts the shelves every Saturday.
Она вытирает пыль с полок каждую субботу.
To make a surface shiny or smooth; often after cleaning and with a polishing agent
He polished his shoes before the interview.
Он начистил/полировал обувь перед собеседованием.
To reduce germs to safe levels; emphasizes hygiene rather than simple cleaning
The staff sanitize the kitchen counters after preparation.
Персонал проводит санитарную обработку кухонных поверхностей после приготовления.
To kill or remove pathogenic microorganisms from surfaces; stronger than general cleaning
They disinfected the clinic rooms between patients.
Они дезинфицировали кабинеты клиники между приёмами пациентов.
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How to pronounce clean and what this word means
clean translation: убирать / чистить. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce clean
/tuː ˈkliːn/
clean translation
убирать / чистить
clean examples
Please clean the bathroom sink before the next guest arrives.
clean transcription
/tuː ˈkliːn/, /tu ˈkliːn/
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Questions about this word
clean meaning: what does it mean?
remove dirt
clean pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
clean is pronounced as /tuː ˈkliːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
clean definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please clean the bathroom sink before the next guest arrives. Translation: Пожалуйста, уберите раковину в ванной перед приездом следующего гостя.
Is clean part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?
Yes, clean (убирать / чистить) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is clean part of At the Hotel vocabulary?
Yes, clean (убирать / чистить) can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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