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How do you say "clean" in German?
sauber
In German, "clean" is sauber.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ZOW-ber' with stress on the first syllable. The 'au' sounds like 'ow' in 'cow'.
Grammar notes
Sauber is an adjective. Comparative: sauberer, superlative: am saubersten. Endings change with gender and case.
Example sentence
Das Zimmer ist sauber.
The room is clean.
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How to remember sauber
Sauber means pure and clean. Connect it to things that are sparkling clean.
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Questions about sauber
How do you say "clean" in German?
In German, "clean" is sauber. It is a noun.
How is sauber written in German?
sauber is written using the standard German script.
How is sauber used in a sentence?
Use sauber as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Zimmer ist sauber. (The room is clean.).
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