ADJECTIVE
sauber/ˈzaʊ̯bɐ/clean; neat; honest
sauber is a German adjective that means clean, neat, or honest. It is pronounced /ˈzaʊ̯bɐ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "sauberer" and "saubersten".
Definitions
1.free from dirt or impurities; not dirty(hygiene/general)
a.physically clean
Das Zimmer ist sauber und ordentlich.—The room is clean and tidy.
2.neat and tidy in appearance(orderliness)
a.arranged or kept in good order
Sie schreibt immer so sauber.—She always writes so neatly.
3.honest; correct; fair(figurative, informal)
a.acting fairly or properly
Das war eine saubere Leistung.—That was an honest achievement.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | sauber |
|---|---|
| Comparative | sauberer |
| Superlative | saubersten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sauber" mean in English?
- "sauber" means clean, neat, or honest. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "sauber"?
- "sauber" is pronounced /ˈzaʊ̯bɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "sauber"?
- The comparative of "sauber" is "sauberer" and the superlative is "saubersten".
- What part of speech is "sauber"?
- "sauber" is a adjective in German.
