Usage Note
entstauben means to remove dust from furniture or surfaces, often with a cloth or feather duster. Inseparable verb: er entstaubt, past participle entstaubt. More thorough than just abwischen.
Examples
"Sie entstaubt einmal pro Woche alle Regale."
Natural Translation
She dusts all the shelves once a week.
Literal Translation
She de-dusts all shelves once per week.
Related Words
- Abfluss drain, plug hole
- Abflussreiniger drain cleaner
- Abzieher squeegee, floor wiper
- Allzweckreiniger all-purpose cleaner, multipurpose cleaner
- Besen broom
- Einzugsreinigung move-in cleaning, pre-tenancy clean
- Entkalkungsmittel descaler, decalcifying agent
- Essigwasser vinegar water (cleaning solution of vinegar and water)
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