🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Reinigungsmittel

Pronunciation / Transliteration: rye-ning-oom-mit-tel

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cleaning Supplies/ˈkliː.nɪŋ səˈplaɪz/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Er kaufte Reinigungsmittel für die Frühjahrsreinigung."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Products or materials used for cleaning purposes.

    "She bought various cleaning supplies to prepare for the spring cleaning."
  2. 2

    Items specifically designed to assist in the maintenance of cleanliness in homes or workplaces.

    "The store has a wide range of cleaning supplies, from detergents to mops."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cleaning' derives from the Old English 'clæne', meaning 'pure' or 'free from dirt', while 'supplies' comes from the Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to fill up'. The combination reflects the modern need for products that facilitate cleanliness.

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