das Putzmittel
cleaning product
A product used to remove dirt or to clean and care for surfaces.
EXAMPLE
Das Putzmittel steht im Schrank unter der Spüle.
The cleaning product is in the cupboard under the sink.
das Putzmittel
cleaning product
das Putzmittel, die Putzmittel
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Putzmittel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Putzmittel |
| genitive | des Putzmittels |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Putzmittel | die Putzmittel |
| accusative | das Putzmittel | die Putzmittel |
| dative | dem Putzmittel | den Putzmitteln |
| genitive | des Putzmittels | der Putzmittel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Putzmittel' (cleaning product) is made up of 'putzen' (to clean) and 'Mittel' (product or agent). It therefore refers to a product used for cleaning.
EXAMPLE
Bitte bewahre das Putzmittel außerhalb der Reichweite von Kindern auf.
Please keep the cleaning product out of reach of children.
Common prepositions
'Putzmittel' (cleaning product) is particularly common with 'mit' (with) and 'für' (for): you clean something 'mit einem Putzmittel' (with a cleaning product) or look for 'ein Putzmittel für eine bestimmte Oberfläche' (a cleaning product for a particular surface).
EXAMPLE
Mit diesem Putzmittel lassen sich hartnäckige Flecken entfernen.
Stubborn stains can be removed with this cleaning product.
Sie braucht ein Putzmittel für den Backofen.
She needs a cleaning product for the oven.
Common collocations
Common phrases include 'Putzmittel verwenden' (to use a cleaning product), 'Putzmittel kaufen' (to buy a cleaning product), and 'Putzmittel verdünnen' (to dilute a cleaning product). Combinations describing its effect or intended use are also common, such as 'Putzmittel gegen Kalk' (a cleaning product for removing limescale).
EXAMPLE
Lies die Anleitung, bevor du das Putzmittel verwendest.
Read the instructions before using the cleaning product.
In real life
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