VERB
putzen/ˈpʊt͡sn̩/to clean; to brush; to polish
putzen is a German verb that means to clean, to brush, or to polish. It is pronounced /ˈpʊt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "putzte" and the past participle is "geputzt".
Definitions
1.to clean something, esp. by removing dirt(household/general)
a.to make a room or object clean
Ich putze jeden Samstag die Wohnung.—I clean the apartment every Saturday.
2.to brush (teeth)(teeth)
a.to clean teeth with a toothbrush
Er putzt sich zweimal täglich die Zähne.—He brushes his teeth twice a day.
3.to polish (shoes, silverware, etc.)(objects)
a.to make an object shiny and clean
Sie putzt die Schuhe, bis sie glänzen.—She polishes the shoes until they shine.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | putzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | putze |
| Present (du) | putzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | putzt |
| Preterite (ich) | putzte |
| Participle II | geputzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | putzte |
| Imperative (singular) | putz |
| Imperative (plural) | putzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "putzen" mean in English?
- "putzen" means to clean, to brush, or to polish. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "putzen"?
- "putzen" is pronounced /ˈpʊt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "putzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "putzen" is "geputzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "putzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "putzen" becomes "putzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "putzen"?
- "putzen" is a verb in German.
