das Reinigungsmittel
cleaning product
A substance or product used to remove dirt from objects, surfaces, or materials.
EXAMPLE
Für den Küchenboden brauche ich ein starkes Reinigungsmittel.
I need a strong cleaning product for the kitchen floor.
das Reinigungsmittel
cleaning product
das Reinigungsmittel, die Reinigungsmittel
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Reinigungsmittel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Reinigungsmittel |
| genitive | des Reinigungsmittels |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Reinigungsmittel | die Reinigungsmittel |
| accusative | das Reinigungsmittel | die Reinigungsmittel |
| dative | dem Reinigungsmittel | den Reinigungsmitteln |
| genitive | des Reinigungsmittels | der Reinigungsmittel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Reinigungsmittel' (cleaning product) consists of 'Reinigung' (cleaning), a connecting 's', and 'Mittel' (product). The component 'Reinigung' belongs to the verb 'reinigen' (to clean) and helps you recognize the product's purpose.
EXAMPLE
Im Schrank unter dem Waschbecken stehen die Reinigungsmittel.
The cleaning products are in the cupboard under the sink.
Typical prepositions
With 'Reinigungsmittel für' (cleaning product for) and the accusative, you specify which surface or material the product is intended for. 'Mit' (with) and the dative show which cleaning product you use when cleaning.
EXAMPLE
Wir suchen ein Reinigungsmittel für empfindliche Holzböden.
We are looking for a cleaning product for delicate wooden floors.
Sie putzt die Fliesen mit einem milden Reinigungsmittel.
She cleans the tiles with a mild cleaning product.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'Reinigungsmittel sparsam dosieren' (to use cleaning product sparingly) and 'Reinigungsmittel mit Wasser verdünnen' (to dilute cleaning product with water). You often find such instructions in the directions for use on the packaging.
EXAMPLE
Laut Gebrauchsanweisung soll man das Reinigungsmittel sparsam dosieren und mit Wasser verdünnen.
According to the directions for use, the cleaning product should be used sparingly and diluted with water.
In real life
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