Also means
to ventilate
Usage Note
lüften means to open windows and let fresh air in, a daily ritual in Germany to prevent Schimmel (mould). The recommended quick method of fully opening windows is called Stoßlüften.
Examples
"Vergiss nicht, morgens das Schlafzimmer zu lüften."
Natural Translation
Don't forget to air out the bedroom in the morning.
Literal Translation
Forget not, mornings the bedroom to air-out.
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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