معنی
To make one's home neat and free of dirt.
زمینه فرهنگی
'Spring Cleaning' is a major cultural concept where people do a very deep clean of their entire house once a year in March or April. 'Oosouji' is the tradition of cleaning the house at the end of December to start the New Year with a pure spirit. 'Khoune-tekani' (literally 'shaking the house') is a thorough cleaning done before Nowruz, the Persian New Year. 'CleanTok' is a popular subculture on TikTok where people share satisfying videos of themselves cleaning their houses.
Use 'the'
Always remember to say 'the house' when talking about your own home.
Clean vs. Tidy
If you just move books and clothes, say 'tidy up.' If you use water or soap, say 'clean.'
معنی
To make one's home neat and free of dirt.
Use 'the'
Always remember to say 'the house' when talking about your own home.
Clean vs. Tidy
If you just move books and clothes, say 'tidy up.' If you use water or soap, say 'clean.'
Natural Speed
Native speakers often say 'clean the place' instead of 'clean the house' in casual conversation.
Spring Cleaning
If someone says they are 'spring cleaning' in July, they just mean they are doing a very big clean!
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word.
I usually ________ the house on Saturdays.
In English, we 'clean' the house to remove dirt.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural English sentence:
We use 'the' to refer to our own home and 'clean' for the action.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Why are you so tired? B: Because I ________ all morning.
The past tense 'cleaned' is needed because the action happened in the morning.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are expecting guests in 10 minutes and the floor is dirty.
Cleaning is the appropriate action for a dirty floor.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Tasks involved in cleaning the house
Floor
- • Sweep
- • Mop
- • Vacuum
Surfaces
- • Dust
- • Wipe
- • Polish
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاI usually ________ the house on Saturdays.
In English, we 'clean' the house to remove dirt.
Choose the natural English sentence:
We use 'the' to refer to our own home and 'clean' for the action.
A: Why are you so tired? B: Because I ________ all morning.
The past tense 'cleaned' is needed because the action happened in the morning.
You are expecting guests in 10 minutes and the floor is dirty.
Cleaning is the appropriate action for a dirty floor.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is grammatically correct, but 'clean the house' is much more common and natural.
'Housework' includes cleaning, but also laundry, cooking, and shopping.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or your boss.
You can say 'I did a quick clean' or 'I tidied up a bit.'
Yes, it is very common to say 'clean the house' even if you live in a flat or apartment.
It means cleaning everything very carefully, including places you usually ignore.
Yes, 'my house' is also very common and natural.
In a business context, yes. In a domestic context, it's just a slightly less common way to say you're cleaning.
A vacuum, a mop, a broom, and a sponge.
No, it is a collocation (a verb and a noun that often go together).
عبارات مرتبط
tidy up
similarTo put things in order.
do the laundry
builds onTo wash clothes.
spring clean
specialized formA very deep clean.
clean house
similarTo remove people from an organization.
