German Word · Intermediate
abstauben
to clean up
Pronunciation: [ˈapˌʃtaʊ̯bn̩]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to clean up".
Example
„Ich habe mich schon gewundert, was da los ist“, sagte sie. Sie hat ein wenig abgestaubt vom Social-Media-Erfolg der Ilona Maher.
I use the word "abstauben".
Practice tips
- Practice abstauben out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.