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How do you say "cleaner" in German?
der Reiniger
In German, "cleaner" is der Reiniger.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'RYE-nee-ger', stress on the first syllable, with 'ei' as a long 'eye' sound.
Grammar notes
der Reiniger is masculine. Plural: der Reinigungskräfte.
Example sentence
Der Reinigungskraft fegte den Büroboden.
The cleaner swept the office floor.
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How to remember der Reiniger
Reiniger comes from rein, 'clean' or 'pure' - think of the English word 'refine' sharing that same root idea of making things clean.
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Questions about der Reiniger
How do you say "cleaner" in German?
In German, "cleaner" is der Reiniger. It is a noun.
Is der Reiniger masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Reiniger is masculine. Plural: der Reinigungskräfte.
How is der Reiniger used in a sentence?
Use der Reiniger as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Reinigungskraft fegte den Büroboden. (The cleaner swept the office floor.).
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