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cleaning

cleaning

Meaning of cleaning

act of cleaning

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EN-UK/ˈkliːnɪŋ/
EN-US/ˈkliːnɪŋ/
cleaning
cleaning - cleaning
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cleaning with Russian translation

cleaning usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

The cleaning of the windows took the whole afternoon.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

They scheduled a cleaning before the party.

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cleaning belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

cleaningReinigung
messUnordnung
trashMüll
toolWerkzeug
sinkWaschbecken
wipeabwischen
turn oneinschalten

cleaning synonyms

Related words worth learning together

washing
Washing refers to cleaning by water (dishes, windows, floors, etc.), not general tidying.
vacuuming
Using a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt from floors and carpets.
housekeeping
Management and maintenance of a household or the work of hotel staff; broader than cleaning alone.
chores
Routine household tasks or small jobs (often plural).
decluttering
Removing unnecessary items and organizing space; focusing on reducing clutter.
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Washing refers to cleaning by water (dishes, windows, floors, etc.), not general tidying.

A2Often

Washing the dishes is my job tonight.

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vacuuming

Using a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt from floors and carpets.

A2Often

He is vacuuming the living room now.

🇬🇧en

Management and maintenance of a household or the work of hotel staff; broader than cleaning alone.

A2Often

Housekeeping includes cleaning, laundry, and tidying.

🇬🇧en

Routine household tasks or small jobs (often plural).

A2Very Often

I have a lot of chores to do this weekend.

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decluttering

Removing unnecessary items and organizing space; focusing on reducing clutter.

A2Rarely

She's decluttering her wardrobe this weekend.

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mopping

Cleaning floors with a mop; a specific cleaning task.

A2Often

I'll do the mopping after dinner.

D
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dusting

Removing dust from furniture and surfaces; a specific cleaning action.

A2Often

She is dusting the shelves today.

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cleaning meaning: what does it mean?

act of cleaning

cleaning pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

cleaning is pronounced as /ˈkliːnɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

cleaning definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The cleaning of the windows took the whole afternoon. Translation: Уборка окон заняла весь день.

Is cleaning part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, cleaning can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cleaning part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, cleaning can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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