hygienic
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hygienic
Following the rules of hygiene; clean and germ-free, so that there is no risk to health.
In einer professionellen Küche ist es extrem wichtig, hygienisch zu arbeiten.
In a professional kitchen, it is extremely important to work hygienically.
The adjective 'hygienisch' (hygienic) is derived from the noun 'die Hygiene' (hygiene). The ending '-isch' is often used to form adjectives from nouns.
Die Einhaltung der Hygiene ist in Krankenhäusern oberstes Gebot.
Maintaining hygiene is the top priority in hospitals.
'Hygienisch' (hygienic/hygienically) is very often used as an adverb to describe a verb. It answers the question 'Wie?' (How?). Typical combinations are 'hygienisch arbeiten' (to work hygienically) or 'hygienisch einwandfrei' (hygienically flawless).
Alle Lebensmittel müssen hygienisch verpackt werden.
All food must be packaged hygienically.
A very common fixed expression is 'aus hygienischen Gründen' (for hygiene reasons). It is used to justify a measure or rule.
Aus hygienischen Gründen dürfen Hunde nicht mit ins Restaurant.
For hygiene reasons, dogs are not allowed in the restaurant.
clean
Sauber means that visible dirt or stains have been removed. Hygienisch goes further and emphasizes that hygiene rules are followed and there is no health risk. A clean surface is therefore not automatically hygienic.
Nach dem Desinfizieren ist die Küchenfläche hygienisch und für die Zubereitung geeignet.
After being disinfected, the kitchen counter is hygienic and suitable for food preparation.
Nach dem Abwischen ist die Küchenfläche sauber und frei von Krümeln.
After wiping it down, the kitchen counter is clean and free of crumbs.
