VERB
reinigen/ˈʁaɪ̯nɪɡŋ̍/to clean; to cleanse; to purify
reinigen is a German verb that means to clean, to cleanse, or to purify. It is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯nɪɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "reinigte" and the past participle is "gereinigt".
Definitions
1.to make something clean, remove dirt or impurities(everyday use)
a.to make something physically clean
Ich muss heute das Badezimmer reinigen.—I have to clean the bathroom today.
2.to purify or remove harmful substances from something(technical/chemical)
a.to remove unwanted substances, especially in a process
Das Wasser wird in der Anlage gereinigt.—The water is purified in the plant.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | reinigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | reinige |
| Present (du) | reinigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | reinigt |
| Preterite (ich) | reinigte |
| Participle II | gereinigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | reinigte |
| Imperative (singular) | reinig |
| Imperative (plural) | reinigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "reinigen" mean in English?
- "reinigen" means to clean, to cleanse, or to purify. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "reinigen"?
- "reinigen" is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯nɪɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "reinigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "reinigen" is "gereinigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "reinigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "reinigen" becomes "reinigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "reinigen"?
- "reinigen" is a verb in German.
