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

Positivesauber
Comparativesauberer
Superlativesaubersten

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.

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