aufräumen/ˈaʊ̯fˌʁɔɪ̯mən/to tidy up; to clean up; to clear up
aufräumen is a German verb that means to tidy up, to clean up, or to clear up. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌʁɔɪ̯mən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "räumte auf" and the past participle is "aufgeräumt".
Definitions
1.to tidy up or organize by putting things in order(household, organization)
a.to put a room, house, or area in order
Ich muss mein Zimmer aufräumen, bevor meine Freunde kommen.—I have to tidy up my room before my friends come.
b.to remove disorder or mess from something
Nach der Party haben wir gemeinsam die Küche aufgeräumt.—After the party, we cleaned up the kitchen together.
2.to deal with or resolve a situation thoroughly(figurative, informally)
a.to resolve problems or eliminate confusion
Die neue Chefin will mit alten Strukturen aufräumen.—The new boss wants to clear up old structures.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufräumen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | räume auf |
| Present (du) | räumst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | räumt auf |
| Preterite (ich) | räumte auf |
| Participle II | aufgeräumt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | räumte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | räum auf |
| Imperative (plural) | räumt auf |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufräumen" mean in English?
- "aufräumen" means to tidy up, to clean up, or to clear up. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufräumen"?
- "aufräumen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌʁɔɪ̯mən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufräumen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufräumen" is "aufgeräumt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aufräumen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufräumen" becomes "räumte auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufräumen"?
- "aufräumen" is a verb in German.
