die Putzaktion
Translation
cleaning campaign, clean-up operation, cleaning drive
Examples
Die Nachbarn starten eine Putzaktion.
The neighbours are starting a cleaning campaign.
Viele Freiwillige halfen bei der Putzaktion.
Many volunteers helped with the clean-up operation.
Grammar Patterns
to ((organize/start)) a cleaning campaign We are organizing a cleaning campaign in the park.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Reinigungsaktion, Aufräumaktion
Etymology
Composed of 'putzen' (to clean) and 'Aktion' (action/campaign).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a special 'action' to 'putzen' (clean) an area.